Where does “Solomonic” come from?
Solomonic is an English adjective formed from Solomon with the French suffix -ique, from Latin -icus, ultimately derived from Proto-Indo-European -kos, an adjectival suffix.
Solomonic (English): Relating to Solomon; Relating to the Solomon...
Definitions
- Relating to Solomon; Relating to the Solomon...
Ancestry of “Solomonic”, step by step
Solomonic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English Solomon
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | Solomon | A person of unusual wisdom; A very large... |
| 2 | Latin | Solomōn | Solomon |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | Σολομών | the son of David and third king of Israel |
| 4 | Hebrew | שְׁלֹמֹה | — |
| 5 | Hebrew | שָׁלוֹם | peace, well-being; Hello, good-bye |
| 6 | Proto-Semitic | šalām- | peace, well-being, welfare |
via English ic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ic | related or pertaining to; having the character of |