Where does “παγκρατής” come from?
παγκρατής (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek Κράτος, from Proto-Indo-European ḱret- — to be strong.
παγκρατής (Ancient Greek): all-powerful, almighty; all powerful
Definitions
- all-powerful, almighty; all powerful
Ancestry of “παγκρατής”, step by step
παγκρατής traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek Κράτος
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | Κράτος | might; strength |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱret- | to be strong |
via Ancient Greek κρᾰ́τος
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | κρᾰ́τος | might; strength, might; power |