'hospitable' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'hospitālis,' where 'hospes' meant 'guest' or 'host.'

'hospitālis' transformed into the Old French word 'hospitable,' and eventually became the modern English word 'hospitable.'

Initially, it meant 'pertaining to a guest or host,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'friendly and welcoming to guests or strangers.'