Where does “δεύτερος” come from?
δεύτερος (Ancient Greek) comes from Proto-Indo-European dews- — to lack, need, require.
δεύτερος (Ancient Greek): second of two; second, next, another
Definitions
- second of two; second, next, another
Ancestry of “δεύτερος”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | dews- | to lack, need, require |