Where does “basipetally” come from?
basipetally (English) comes from English basipetal, from English basi-, from Latin basis, from Ancient Greek βάσις, from Proto-Hellenic gʷə́tis, from Proto-Indo-European gʷémtis, from Proto-Indo-European gʷem- — to step.
basipetally (English): In a basipetal manner
Definitions
- In a basipetal manner
Ancestry of “basipetally”, step by step
basipetally traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English basipetal
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | basipetal | That develops, matures or opens from the apex... |
| 2 | English | basi- | Positioned at the base; forming a base; Relating... |
| 3 | Latin | basis | A pedestal, foot, base; basis, foundation; The... |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | βάσις | step; rhythm; foot |
| 5 | Proto-Hellenic | gʷə́tis | step |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | gʷémtis | step, act of walking |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | gʷem- | to step |