Where does “homophylic” come from?
homophylic (English) comes from English homophyly, from Ancient Greek φῡλή — division of soldiers; tribe; race, tribe.
homophylic (English): Relating to homophyly
Definitions
- Relating to homophyly
Ancestry of “homophylic”, step by step
homophylic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English homophyly
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | homophyly | That form of homology due to common ancestry (phylogenetic homology), in opposition to homomorphy, to which genealogic basis is wanting |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | φῡλή | division of soldiers; tribe; race, tribe |
via English ic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ic | related or pertaining to; having the character of |