Where does “blasphemous” come from?
Blasphemous derives from Latin blasphemus, from Ancient Greek βλάσφημος, combining Ancient Greek φήμη (speech) and Proto-Indo-European bʰeh₂- (to speak).
blasphemous (English): Lacking piety or respect for the sacred....
Definitions
- Lacking piety or respect for the sacred....
Ancestry of “blasphemous”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | blasphēmus | reviling, defaming |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | βλάσφημος | uttering ill-omened words; jinx; reviling,... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | φήμη | prophetic voice, oracle; rumor; reputation |
| 4 | Proto-Hellenic | pʰā́mā | — |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰeh₂-meh₂ | — |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰeh₂- | to shine, glow light; to speak, say |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰeh₂-s-ri- | — |