Where does “hydrotropy” come from?
hydrotropy (English) comes from English hydro, from Ancient Greek ὕδωρ, from Proto-Hellenic *údōr — water.
hydrotropy (English): Synonym of hydrotropism
Definitions
- Synonym of hydrotropism
Ancestry of “hydrotropy”, step by step
hydrotropy traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English hydro
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | hydro | hydroelectric; hydroponic; hydroelectric power |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ὕδωρ | water; rainwater, rain; sweat |
| 3 | Proto-Hellenic | *údōr | water |
via English tropy
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | tropy | — |