Where does “amphibious” come from?
Amphibious comes from Ancient Greek ἀμφίβιος, derived from ἀμφί- meaning "both" and -βιος relating to life or living.
amphibious (English): Capable of functioning on land or in water;...
Definitions
- Capable of functioning on land or in water;...
Ancestry of “amphibious”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἀμφίβιος | Living a dual life on land and water: amphibious;... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ᾰ̓μφῐ́ | around; on both sides; on both side |
Words derived from “amphibious”