Where does “glossolalic” come from?
glossolalic (English) comes from English glossolalia, from Ancient Greek γλῶσσᾰ — tongue; language; tongue.
glossolalic (English): Relating to, or exhibiting, glossolalia
Definitions
- Relating to, or exhibiting, glossolalia
Ancestry of “glossolalic”, step by step
glossolalic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English glossolalia
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | glossolalia | Speaking a language one does not know, or... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | γλῶσσᾰ | tongue; language; tongue |
via English ic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ic | related or pertaining to; having the character of |