Where does “Μῆτις” come from?
Μῆτις (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek μῆτις, from Proto-Indo-European méh₁tis, from Proto-Indo-European meh₁- — to measure.
Ancestry of “Μῆτις”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | μῆτις | skill; counsel; plan |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | méh₁tis | measurement |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | meh₁- | to measure |