Where does “gerontic” come from?
gerontic (English) comes from Ancient Greek γέρων, from Proto-Hellenic *géronts.
gerontic (English): Of or pertaining to old age or the elderly; Of or...
Definitions
- Of or pertaining to old age or the elderly; Of or...
Ancestry of “gerontic”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | γέρων | an old man; elders, i.e. a ruling or advisory... |
| 2 | Proto-Hellenic | *géronts | — |