commercials

noun

a commercially sponsored ad on radio or television

adjective

of the kind or quality used in commerce

of or relating to commercialism

connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises

Roots

merxmerc- · Latin · merchandise, wares

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Where does commercials come from?

The word commercials breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root merc-, from Latin merx (“merchandise, wares”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.