செலுத்து (Tamil)

Where does "செலுத்து" come from?

The Tamil verb 'செலுத்து' (celuthu) is formed as the causative equivalent of the root 'செல்' (cel), meaning to go or proceed. By adding this causative marker, the word evolved from simply 'going' to the act of compelling movement, such as driving, propelling, or delivering something. This versatile structure allows the word to span meanings from physically pushing an object to fulfilling obligations like paying a debt.

Full etymology tree

• செலுத்து (Tamil), 'to cause to go or proceed, despatch, circulate, deliver'
  • derived செல் (Tamil), 'to die'

Updated June 2026

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