Where does “encyclical” come from?
I appreciate the detailed instructions, but I need to point out a mismatch: the chain provided (English -al, English aldehyde, German Aldehyd) does not support the headword "encyclical."
The chain given traces "aldehyde," not "encyclical." These are etymologically unrelated words.
Could you provide the correct etymological chain for "encyclical"? Once you do, I'll write the one-sentence origin summary following all your rules.
encyclical (English): A papal letter, intended for general circulation...
Definitions
- A papal letter, intended for general circulation...
Ancestry of “encyclical”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | -al | Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended... |
| 2 | Latin | -alis | Used to form adjectives of relationship from... |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | -li- | — |