Where does “hydro” come from?
Hydro derives from Ancient Greek ὕδωρ, from Proto-Indo-European wódr̥, ultimately from the root wed- meaning water.
hydro (English): hydroelectric; hydroponic; hydroelectric power
Definitions
- hydroelectric; hydroponic; hydroelectric power
Ancestry of “hydro”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ὕδωρ | water; rainwater, rain; sweat |
| 2 | Proto-Hellenic | *údōr | — |
Words derived from “hydro”