Where does “gigantism” come from?
gigantism (English) comes from French gigantisme, from Latin gigans — giant.
gigantism (English): The quality or state of being gigantic; being of...
Definitions
- The quality or state of being gigantic; being of...
Ancestry of “gigantism”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | gigantisme | gigantism |
| 2 | Latin | gigans | giant |