Where does “comatose” come from?
Comatose comes from French comateux, derived from Ancient Greek κῶμα meaning deep sleep or lethargy, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European ḱumbʰ-.
comatose (English): In a coma: unconscious; Drowsy or lethargic; Fast...
Definitions
- In a coma: unconscious; Drowsy or lethargic; Fast...
Ancestry of “comatose”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | κῶμα | deep sleep; lethargy; coma |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱumbʰ- | — |
Words derived from “comatose”