Where does “Epicureanism” come from?
Epicureanism derives from English Epicurean combined with Ancient Greek -ισμός (suffix forming abstract nouns), itself from Ancient Greek -μός, from Proto-Indo-European -mós, ultimately based on Ancient Greek ἐπίκουρος (Epicurus, a name) and Ancient Greek ἐπι- (prefix meaning "upon" or "toward").
Epicureanism (English): A system of philosophy based upon the teachings...
Definitions
- A system of philosophy based upon the teachings...
Ancestry of “Epicureanism”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | epicurean | Pursuing pleasure, especially in reference to... |
| 2 | Old French | Epicurien | — |
| 3 | Latin | Epicureus | — |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | Ἐπικούρειος | — |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | ἐπίκουρος | assisting, aiding; defending; helper, ally,... |
| 6 | Ancient Greek | ἐπι- | on, upon, on top of, all over, covering; on,... |
| 7 | Ancient Greek | ἐπί | as well, besides; For usage in composition, see... |
| 8 | Ancient Greek | Ἡμέρα | — |
| 9 | Ancient Greek | ἦμαρ | day; by day; midday |
| 10 | Proto-Hellenic | ā́mər | day |
| 11 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂eh₃mr̥ | heat |
| 12 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂eh₃- | to be hot; to burn |