Where does “diversionistic” come from?
diversionistic (English) comes from English diversionist, from English diversion, from French diversion, from Latin diversio, from Latin dīvertō, from Latin dī-, from Ancient Greek δί-, from Ancient Greek διά — two.
diversionistic (English): Employing the tactic of diversionism
Definitions
- Employing the tactic of diversionism
Ancestry of “diversionistic”, step by step
diversionistic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English diversionist
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | diversionist | One engaged in diversionary, disruptive, or subversive activities |
| 2 | English | diversion | A tactic used to draw attention away from the... |
| 3 | French | diversion | pastime, diversion, entertainment |
| 4 | Latin | diversio | the act of diverting, a diversion |
| 5 | Latin | dīvertō | to separate |
| 6 | Latin | dī- | Two, double; di |
| 7 | Ancient Greek | δί- | Twice, double |
| 8 | Ancient Greek | διά | throughout |
| 9 | Proto-Indo-European | dwís | twice, doubly; in two |
| 10 | Proto-Indo-European | dwóh₁ | two |
via English ic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ic | related or pertaining to; having the character of |