Where does “λῆξις” come from?
λῆξις (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek λαγχάνω, from Proto-Indo-European *lengʰ-.
λῆξις (Ancient Greek): determination or appointment by lot; portion...
Definitions
- determination or appointment by lot; portion...
Ancestry of “λῆξις”, step by step
λῆξις traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek λαγχάνω
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | λαγχάνω | to obtain by lot, to receive |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | *lengʰ- | — |
via Ancient Greek λήγω
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | λήγω | I leave off, cease |