Where does “Epictetus” come from?
Epictetus derives from Ancient Greek Ἐπίκτητος, composed of ἐπί meaning "upon" and a root from Proto-Indo-European tek- related to construction or carpentry.
Epictetus (English): A Greek Stoic philosopher (c. 50 – c. 135)
Definitions
- A Greek Stoic philosopher (c. 50 – c. 135)
Ancestry of “Epictetus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | Ἐπίκτητος | in particular, the Stoic philosopher Epictetus |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἐπι- | on, upon, on top of, all over, covering; on,... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ἐπί | as well, besides; For usage in composition, see... |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | Ἡμέρα | — |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | ἦμαρ | day; by day; midday |
| 6 | Proto-Hellenic | ā́mər | day |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂eh₃mr̥ | heat |
| 8 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂eh₃- | to be hot; to burn |