Where does “Erasmian” come from?
Erasmian (English) comes from Latin Erasmianus, from Latin erasmus, from Koine Greek Ἔρασμος, from Ancient Greek ἐράσμιος, from Ancient Greek -ιος, from Proto-Indo-European -yós — Creates adjectives from noun or verb stems.
Erasmian (English): Of or pertaining to Erasmus; A follower of...
Definitions
- Of or pertaining to Erasmus; A follower of...
Ancestry of “Erasmian”, step by step
Erasmian traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Latin Erasmianus
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | Erasmianus | of, belonging to, or written by Erasmus |
| 2 | Latin | erasmus | — |
| 3 | Koine Greek | Ἔρασμος | — |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | ἐράσμιος | lovely, pleasant; beloved, desired |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | -ιος | Suffix added to nouns or adjectives, forming... |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | -yós | Creates adjectives from noun or verb stems |