Where does “halogenic” come from?
halogenic (English) comes from English halogen, from Ancient Greek ἅλς, from Ancient Greek -ῐος, from Proto-Indo-European -yós — Creates adjectives from noun or verb stems.
halogenic (English): Relating to, characteristic of, or containing a...
Definitions
- Relating to, characteristic of, or containing a...
Ancestry of “halogenic”, step by step
halogenic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English halogen
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | halogen | Any element of group 17, i.e. fluorine, chlorine,... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἅλς | salt; brine; sea |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | -ῐος | belonging to; of”, “belonging to”, “pertaining to |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | -yós | Creates adjectives from noun or verb stems |
via English ic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ic | related or pertaining to; having the character of |