Etymology of exit

The verb exit comes from the Latin verb exeo - exitum [come/go out; ex (out)+ eo (go)], which derives from the Greek verb eximi - exite [come/go out; ex(out) + imi (go); έξειμι, έξιτε].

From the same root

English: itinerate, transit, initial, ambition, issue,

French: itineraire, perir (from L. per-eo), ambition, issu, initial,

In modern Greek (Romeika)
a) exitirio: certificate of discharge, discharge note [εξιτήριο]

Also from the same root in modern Greek (Romeika).

a) isthmos: isthmus [ισθμός]

b) prositos: adj easy of access/ of approach, accessible, approachable [προσιτός]

c) itamos: insolent, bold, audacious [ιταμός]

d) isitirio: ticket [εισιτήριο]

e) anexitilos: indelible [ανεξίτηλος]

f) ite: come [ίτε -Ίτε παίδες Ελλήνων]

More: http://ewonago.blogspot.com/ [English Words of no Apparent Greek Origin]

How AMBITION relates to EXIT?

I don’t think I can relate them.  Ambition is the drive to excel and move forward in life, in a project, etc.
EXIT means to go out, to egress.(as explained above by John).
Maybe if you clarify a little more what you are asking??

maize - 06 July 2009 09:44 PM

How AMBITION relates to EXIT?

I agree with you Luke. What do you mean Maize? (long time no post!)

You may have something confused. Don’t be embarrassed to explain.  So many words sound and look like others that you may have one confused with another, and that is no big deal.

Maybe, your ambition is to exit??? Peace! I’m not helping. (-_-)
Don’t hesitate to speak up! We can understand it. We’re used to it.

I love you!

When we are not sleeping, that is (chuckle){Please don’t take offense}

TO EXIT: Is this a euphemism?

To Exit: to leave, to go out, to make an egress, to kick this popstand.

How AMBITION relates to EXIT?

Both exit and ambition contain the latin root -ire, meaning to go. Exit means go out. Ambition literally means go around.

maize - 06 July 2009 09:44 PM

How AMBITION relates to EXIT?

saparris - 10 July 2009 01:50 PM

Both exit and ambition contain the latin root -ire, meaning to go. Exit means go out. Ambition literally means go around.

Mod. English “ambition” < composite Latin noun ambitio probably alluding to a young candidate’s rather irksome habit of canvassing here & there for political sponsorship “going around” < fourth conjugation verb ambio “go around” + abstract noun suffix tio hence that singular frame of undeterrable mind “ambition”: more specifically ambio = adverbial prefix amb(i) “around” + weak verb stem i of irregular Latin cognate eo “go” not to mention indicative mood ending o “I (go/am going/do go around)” thus adding whole new significance to quaint generic expression, “What’s going around?”

Very clever. I hope you don’t lie awake at night thinking up things like that.

Questions?  Not to worry, dear old friend, my blessed mother gave sweet & innocent birth to no all-redeeming childhood prodigy—so any nagging questions?

Credit where credit is due. Thanks.

Don’t mention it, brave scout, perhaps you were able to fare somewhat better yourself!

My mother did not raise any dummies! as the phrase used to say. She was a great person, truly of blessed memory as you indicate about your’s.  May be both honor their memories.