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Latin word 'statim'

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Golem | 22:04 Sun 07th Jan 2007 | Word Origins
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'statim' seems to have two definitions; 1) immediately, and 2) firmly, steadfastly.

Can anyone suggest English words containing 'stat' that have the first definition as their root?

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The first to come to mind is the term "stat" which is an abbreviation for your Latin word statim, meaning "immediately" and used by hospital staff to indicate immediacy.. Don't have any for "steadfastly"... however the implication of immediacy is linked to steadfastly in such an order... in my opinion...
22:28 Sun 07th Jan 2007
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'Stat' in medicine appears to be the only example of immediacy.
But words beginning with 'stat' meaning 'fixed, or stationary are numerous. See here
15:48 Mon 08th Jan 2007
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"Sto" = I stand, in Latin. Statim is adverb from it.
Verb's principal parts: sto, stare, stavi, statum.
Derived words meaning "at once": instant
16:38 Tue 09th Jan 2007
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Thanks for your replies and helpful comments - much appreciated.
17:09 Fri 12th Jan 2007

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