Where does “stoïsch” come from?
stoïsch (Dutch) comes from Latin Stōicus, from Ancient Greek Στωϊκός, from Ancient Greek Ποικίλη Στοά — painted portico.
stoïsch (Dutch): stoic, pertaining to stoicism
Definitions
- stoic, pertaining to stoicism
Ancestry of “stoïsch”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | Stōicus | stoic |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | Στωϊκός | referring to stoicism or Stoics |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | Ποικίλη Στοά | painted portico |