Where does “χάος” come from?
χάος (Ancient Greek) comes from Proto-Indo-European ǵʰeh₂- — to yawn; to gape; yawn.
χάος (Ancient Greek): the primordial state of existence; space, air;...
Definitions
- the primordial state of existence; space, air;...
Ancestry of “χάος”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵʰeh₂- | to yawn; to gape; yawn |
Words derived from “χάος”