Where does “hydrogeological” come from?
Hydrogeological derives from English geological, English geology, English -ic, Ancient Greek γῆ meaning earth, Ancient Greek -λογία meaning discourse, Ancient Greek λόγος meaning word, Ancient Greek λέγω meaning to speak, and Proto-Indo-European -kos.
hydrogeological (English): Of or pertaining to hydrogeology
Definitions
- Of or pertaining to hydrogeology
Ancestry of “hydrogeological”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | hydro- | water; hydrogen; a hydrous compound |
| 2 | Greek | ὑδρο- | Alternative form of υδρο- |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ὕδωρ | water; rainwater, rain; sweat |
| 4 | Proto-Hellenic | *údōr | — |