Where does “Phanerozoic” come from?
Phanerozoic derives from Ancient Greek φανερός, from Ancient Greek φαίνω "to show," ultimately from Proto-Indo-European bʰeh₂-, a root meaning "to shine" or "to appear."
Phanerozoic (English): Of or relating to the Phanerozoic eon
Definitions
- Of or relating to the Phanerozoic eon
Ancestry of “Phanerozoic”, step by step
Phanerozoic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek φανερός
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | φανερός | visible, manifest, evident, apparent; known,... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | φαίνω | I cause to appear, bring to light; I show,... |
| 3 | English | -type | impressed form; stamp; print; typical form; Used... |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | τύπος | A blow, pressing; The results of a blow: mark,... |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | τύπτω | to beat, strike, smite; to beat, strike oneself |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | (s)tewp- | to push, to stick |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | (s)tew- | to push, to hit |