Where does “epicuristisch” come from?
epicuristisch (Dutch) comes from Dutch epicurist, from Dutch Epicurus, from Latin Epicūrus, from Ancient Greek ἐπίκουρος, from Ancient Greek ἐπι-, from Ancient Greek ἐπί, from Ancient Greek Ἡμέρα, from Ancient Greek ἦμαρ — to be hot; to burn.
epicuristisch (Dutch): Epicurean
Definitions
- Epicurean
Ancestry of “epicuristisch”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutch | epicurist | Epicurean follower of Epicureanism |
| 2 | Dutch | Epicurus | Epicurus ancient Greek philosopher |
| 3 | Latin | Epicūrus | A Greek name, Epicurus, notably borne by a philosopher |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | ἐπίκουρος | assisting, aiding; defending; helper, ally,... |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | ἐπι- | on, upon, on top of, all over, covering; on,... |
| 6 | Ancient Greek | ἐπί | as well, besides; For usage in composition, see... |
| 7 | Ancient Greek | Ἡμέρα | — |
| 8 | Ancient Greek | ἦμαρ | day; by day; midday |
| 9 | Proto-Hellenic | ā́mər | day |
| 10 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂eh₃mr̥ | heat |
| 11 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂eh₃- | to be hot; to burn |