Where does “aural” come from?
Aural derives from English -al suffix added to aldehyde, which comes from Ancient Greek ἀήρ meaning air, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European h₂weh₁- meaning to blow or breathe.
aural (English): Of or pertaining to the ear; Of or pertaining to...
Definitions
- Of or pertaining to the ear; Of or pertaining to...
Ancestry of “aural”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | aura | air; breeze |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | αὔρα | cool air in motion, breeze, fresh air of the... |
| 3 | Proto-Hellenic | auhrā | — |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂éwsr̥h₂ | morning air |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂ews- | dawn; east; to draw water, scoop up |
Words derived from “aural”