mid-15c., from Latin resplendentem (nominative resplendens) "brilliant, radiant," present participle of resplendere "to glitter, shine," from re-, intensive prefix, + splendere "to shine, be splendid" (see splendid). Related: Resplendently.
respirator
respiratory
respire
respite
resplendence
resplendent
respond
respondent
responder
response
responsibility