Where does “ζεῦγμα” come from?
ζεῦγμα (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek ζεύγνυμι, from Ancient Greek ζεῦγος, from Proto-Indo-European yugóm, from Proto-Indo-European yewg- — to join, to yoke, to tie together.
ζεῦγμα (Ancient Greek): that which is used for joining, band, bond;...
Definitions
- that which is used for joining, band, bond;...
Ancestry of “ζεῦγμα”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | ζεύγνυμι | To yoke, saddle, bridle a beast of burden... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ζεῦγος | pair, two things, persons or animals considered... |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | yugóm | yoke |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | yewg- | to join, to yoke, to tie together |
Words derived from “ζεῦγμα”