Where does “ethylic” come from?
ethylic (English) comes from English ethyl, from Ancient Greek Αἰθήρ, from Ancient Greek αἴθω, from Proto-Hellenic *áitʰō — to ignite.
ethylic (English): Pertaining to, derived from, or containing ethyl
Definitions
- Pertaining to, derived from, or containing ethyl
Ancestry of “ethylic”, step by step
ethylic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English ethyl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ethyl | The univalent hydrocarbon radical, CH, formally... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | Αἰθήρ | Upper Air |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | αἴθω | To ignite, kindle, light; To burn, blaze |
| 4 | Proto-Hellenic | *áitʰō | to ignite |
via English ic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ic | related or pertaining to; having the character of |