Where does “ἀμφί” come from?
ἀμφί (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek ὀξύς, from Proto-Indo-European h₂eḱ- — sharp.
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Ancestry of “ἀμφί”, step by step
ἀμφί traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek ὀξύς
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ὀξύς | sharp, pointed; sharp, keen; quick, hasty, swift |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂eḱ- | sharp |
via Proto-Hellenic *ampʰí
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Hellenic | *ampʰí | — |