Where does “antidotically” come from?
antidotically (English) comes from English antidotical, from English antidote, from Latin antidotum, from Ancient Greek ἀντίδοτος, from Ancient Greek ἀντιδίδωμι, from Ancient Greek ᾰ̓ντῐ- — before, against; like; against.
antidotically (English): As an antidote
Definitions
- As an antidote
Ancestry of “antidotically”, step by step
antidotically traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English antidotical
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | antidotical | antidotal |
| 2 | English | antidote | A remedy to counteract the effects of poison;... |
| 3 | Latin | antidotum | a remedy against poison; an antidote |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | ἀντίδοτος | given as a remedy for |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | ἀντιδίδωμι | I give in return, repay |
| 6 | Ancient Greek | ᾰ̓ντῐ- | before, against; like; against |