Where does “ephebic” come from?
ephebic (English) comes from English ephebe, from Latin ephēbus, from Ancient Greek ἔφηβος, from Ancient Greek ἐπί, from Ancient Greek Ἡμέρα, from Ancient Greek ἦμαρ, from Proto-Hellenic ā́mər, from Proto-Indo-European h₂eh₃mr̥ — to be hot; to burn.
ephebic (English): Pertaining to a young man or to early manhood,...
Definitions
- Pertaining to a young man or to early manhood,...
Ancestry of “ephebic”, step by step
ephebic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English ephebe
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ephebe | A 18- to 20-year-old man in ancient Greece... |
| 2 | Latin | ephēbus | a male Greek youth |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ἔφηβος | adolescent; young Greek soldier undergoing... |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | ἐπί | as well, besides; For usage in composition, see... |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | Ἡμέρα | — |
| 6 | Ancient Greek | ἦμαρ | day; by day; midday |
| 7 | Proto-Hellenic | ā́mər | day |
| 8 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂eh₃mr̥ | heat |
| 9 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂eh₃- | to be hot; to burn |
via English ic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ic | related or pertaining to; having the character of |