On Fallen Angels
English Etymology: Affixes
I answer that we must say that there are three opinions on this. For some concede simply and absolutely that the sin of the angel came simply from the fact that he wanted to be equal to God. It does not hinder them that this is impossible, for according to Augustine, blind ambition always presumes more than it is capable of.
The Latin prefix de- means "down or away from," and appears in a lot of English words. Which of the following English words use that prefix?