Where does “anthracitic” come from?
anthracitic (English) comes from English anthracite, from Ancient Greek ἀνθρακῖτις, from Ancient Greek ἄνθραξ — charcoal; a deep red precious stone, a carbuncle;...
anthracitic (English): Pertaining to, or composed of, anthracite
Definitions
- Pertaining to, or composed of, anthracite
Ancestry of “anthracitic”, step by step
anthracitic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English anthracite
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | anthracite | A form of carbonized ancient plants; the hardest... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἀνθρακῖτις | a kind of coal |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ἄνθραξ | charcoal; a deep red precious stone, a carbuncle;... |
via English ic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ic | related or pertaining to; having the character of |