Where does “αὐτάρ” come from?
αὐτάρ (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek αὖτε, from Proto-Indo-European h₂ewti, from Proto-Indo-European h₂ew, from Proto-Indo-European ǵʰe — Postpositional intensifying particle: indeed, at any rate, in fact.
αὐτάρ (Ancient Greek): But, however, besides, moreover
Definitions
- But, however, besides, moreover
Ancestry of “αὐτάρ”, step by step
αὐτάρ traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek αὖτε
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | αὖτε | again; furthermore; on the contrary |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂ewti | on the other hand |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂ew | away from, off; again |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵʰe | Postpositional intensifying particle: indeed, at any rate, in fact |
via Ancient Greek ᾰ̓́ρᾰ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ᾰ̓́ρᾰ | — |