Where does “anion” come from?
Anion comes from Ancient Greek ἀνιόν, derived from ἄνειμι, which combines ἀνά with Proto-Indo-European h₂en-, meaning "up" or "upward."
anion (English): A negatively charged ion
Definitions
- A negatively charged ion
Ancestry of “anion”, step by step
anion traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek ἀνιόν
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἀνιόν | going up |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἄνειμι | go up |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ἀνά | on board; on, upon |
| 4 | Proto-Hellenic | *aná | up, upon |
via Ancient Greek ἀνῐόν
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἀνῐόν | — |