Where does “archaický” come from?
archaický (Czech) comes from Ancient Greek ἀρχαϊκός, from Ancient Greek ἀρχαῖος, from Ancient Greek ἀρχή, from Ancient Greek ἄρχω, from Proto-Indo-European h₂ergʰ- — to begin; to command, rule; to begin, rule,...
archaický (Czech): archaic of or characterized by antiquity; old-fashioned, quaint, antiquated, as an archaic word or phrase
Definitions
- archaic of or characterized by antiquity; old-fashioned, quaint, antiquated, as an archaic word or phrase
Ancestry of “archaický”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἀρχαϊκός | old-fashioned |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἀρχαῖος | Pertaining to the beginning; ancient, primeval |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ἀρχή | beginning, origin; sovereignty, dominion,... |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | ἄρχω | To begin; To lead, rule, govern, command; To be... |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂ergʰ- | to begin; to command, rule; to begin, rule,... |