Where does “Epicurus” come from?
Epicurus is the Latinized form of Ancient Greek Ἐπίκουρος, derived from the Ancient Greek adjective ἐπίκουρος meaning helpful or auxiliary, itself composed of the prefix ἐπι-.
Epicurus (English): An ancient Greek philosopher, founder of the movement known as Epicureanism
Definitions
- An ancient Greek philosopher, founder of the movement known as Epicureanism
Ancestry of “Epicurus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | Epicūrus | A Greek name, Epicurus, notably borne by a philosopher |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἐπίκουρος | assisting, aiding; defending; helper, ally,... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ἐπι- | on, upon, on top of, all over, covering; on,... |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | ἐπί | as well, besides; For usage in composition, see... |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | Ἡμέρα | — |
| 6 | Ancient Greek | ἦμαρ | day; by day; midday |
| 7 | Proto-Hellenic | ā́mər | day |
| 8 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂eh₃mr̥ | heat |
| 9 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂eh₃- | to be hot; to burn |