Where does “buildup” come from?
Buildup derives from the verbal noun formation of Old English byldan, itself from Proto-Germanic ub and ultimately from Proto-Indo-European roots bʰel- and bʰew- meaning to swell or grow.
buildup (English): An accumulation; an increase; a gradual...
Definitions
- An accumulation; an increase; a gradual...
Ancestry of “buildup”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | build up | To erect; to construct; To close up by building;... |