'impart' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'impartire,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'partire' meant 'to divide or share.'

'impartire' transformed into the Old French word 'empartir,' and eventually became the modern English word 'impart' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to share or divide,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to communicate or bestow information or knowledge.'