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Where does “δοξόσοφος” come from?

δοξόσοφος (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek δόξα, from Proto-Indo-European dóḱs(e)h₂, from Proto-Indo-European deḱ- — take; perceive.

δοξόσοφος (Ancient Greek): wise in one's own conceit

Definitions

  1. wise in one's own conceit

Ancestry of “δοξόσοφος”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient Greekδόξαexpectation; opinion, judgement, belief; glory,...
2Proto-Indo-Europeandóḱs(e)h₂—
3Proto-Indo-Europeandeḱ-take; perceive

Words derived from “δοξόσοφος”

  • δοξοσοφία
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