Where does “κάθαρσις” come from?
κάθαρσις (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek καθαίρω, from Ancient Greek καθαρός — clean, clear, pure.
κάθαρσις (Ancient Greek): cleansing, purification; clarification,...
Definitions
- cleansing, purification; clarification,...
Ancestry of “κάθαρσις”, step by step
κάθαρσις traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek καθαίρω
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | καθαίρω | to make clean, to clean, cleanse; clear, purify;... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | καθαρός | clean, clear, pure |
via Ancient Greek κᾰθαίρω
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | κᾰθαίρω | to cleanse, to purify |