reside
UK[rɪˈzaɪd]US[rɪˈzaɪd]
v
to live in a particular place
v
to be present or inherent in something
Morpheme Breakdown
re
side
re
back, again
side
to sit
Etymology
The word "reside" originates from the Latin verb residere, a compound of re- ("back") and sedere ("to sit"). The literal sense was "to sit back, to settle, to remain sitting." This concrete image of settling in a place evolved into the general meaning of dwelling or having one's permanent home somewhere. Through further abstraction, it also came to describe where a quality or power is inherently located or present, as if it "sits within" something.
Analysis
Structure: re (back, again) + side (to sit)
re- is a Latin prefix meaning "back" or "again". side is from the Latin verb sedere, meaning "to sit".
Examples
They currently reside in a quiet suburb of the city.
The power to amend the constitution resides with the legislative body.
The charm of the village resides in its historic architecture and friendly community.