Where does “gnathonic” come from?
gnathonic (English) comes from Latin Gnatho, from Ancient Greek γνάθος, from Proto-Indo-European ǵn̥h₂dʰ-os, from Proto-Indo-European ǵneh₂dʰ-.
gnathonic (English): flattering; deceitful
Definitions
- flattering; deceitful
Ancestry of “gnathonic”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | Gnatho | — |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | γνάθος | jaw; point, edge; type of stone |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵn̥h₂dʰ-os | — |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵneh₂dʰ- | — |