Where does “antidotary” come from?
antidotary (English) comes from English antidote, from Latin antidotum, from Ancient Greek ἀντίδοτος, from Ancient Greek ἀντιδίδωμι, from Ancient Greek ᾰ̓ντῐ- — before, against; like; against.
antidotary (English): Relating to or being an antidote, antidotal; An...
Definitions
- Relating to or being an antidote, antidotal; An...
Ancestry of “antidotary”, step by step
antidotary traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English antidote
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | antidote | A remedy to counteract the effects of poison;... |
| 2 | Latin | antidotum | a remedy against poison; an antidote |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ἀντίδοτος | given as a remedy for |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | ἀντιδίδωμι | I give in return, repay |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | ᾰ̓ντῐ- | before, against; like; against |