Where does “classically” come from?
Classically derives from English classical, from French classique, from Latin classis, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European ḱóm.
classically (English): In a classical manner; according to the manner of...
Definitions
- In a classical manner; according to the manner of...
Ancestry of “classically”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | classical | Of or relating to the first class or rank,... |
| 2 | English | classic | Of or relating to the first class or rank,... |
| 3 | French | classique | classic; classical; classic, a classic work of... |
| 4 | Latin | classicus | Pertaining to the fleet; Synonym of patricius:... |
| 5 | Latin | classis | any one of the five divisions into which Servius... |
| 6 | Proto-Italic | klāssis | — |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | kelh₁- | to call, cry, summon |