Where does “-lyte” come from?
-lyte (English) comes from Ancient Greek λυτός, from Ancient Greek λύω, from Proto-Indo-European lewH- — louse.
-lyte (English): Word-forming element used in making nouns...
Definitions
- Word-forming element used in making nouns...
Ancestry of “-lyte”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | λυτός | that may be untied, loosed or dissolved;... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | λύω | I loose, loosen, untie; slacken; unbend |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | lewH- | louse |
Words derived from “-lyte”