Where does “blepharitic” come from?
blepharitic (English) comes from English blepharitis, from English -itis, from New Latin -ītis, from Ancient Greek -ῖτις — female equivalent of -ίτης.
blepharitic (English): Relating to blepharitis
Definitions
- Relating to blepharitis
Ancestry of “blepharitic”, step by step
blepharitic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English blepharitis
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | blepharitis | An inflammation of the eyelid |
| 2 | English | -itis | Suffix denoting diseases characterized by... |
| 3 | New Latin | -ītis | — |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | -ῖτις | female equivalent of -ίτης |
via English ic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ic | related or pertaining to; having the character of |