Where does “arkosic” come from?
arkosic (English) comes from English arkose, from French arkose, from Ancient Greek ἀρχαῖος, from Ancient Greek ἀρχή, from Ancient Greek ἄρχω, from Proto-Indo-European h₂ergʰ- — to begin; to command, rule; to begin, rule,...
arkosic (English): Of or pertaining to arkose
Definitions
- Of or pertaining to arkose
Ancestry of “arkosic”, step by step
arkosic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English arkose
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | arkose | A sedimentary rock consisting of small fragments... |
| 2 | French | arkose | arkose |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ἀρχαῖος | Pertaining to the beginning; ancient, primeval |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | ἀρχή | beginning, origin; sovereignty, dominion,... |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | ἄρχω | To begin; To lead, rule, govern, command; To be... |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂ergʰ- | to begin; to command, rule; to begin, rule,... |
via English ic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ic | related or pertaining to; having the character of |