Where does “avuncular” come from?
Avuncular derives from Latin avunculus, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European h₂éwh₂os, meaning grandfather or ancestor.
avuncular (English): In the manner of an uncle, pertaining to an...
Definitions
- In the manner of an uncle, pertaining to an...
Ancestry of “avuncular”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medieval Latin | avunculāris | — |
| 2 | Latin | -āris | first conjugation |
| 3 | Latin | -ālis | — |
| 4 | Proto-Italic | -ālis | forms relational adjectives |