Where does “hypercathartic” come from?
hypercathartic (English) comes from English cathartic, from French cathartique, from New Latin catharticus, from Ancient Greek καθαρτικός, from Ancient Greek κᾰθαίρω — to cleanse, to purify.
hypercathartic (English): Relating to hypercatharsis
Definitions
- Relating to hypercatharsis
Ancestry of “hypercathartic”, step by step
hypercathartic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English cathartic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | cathartic | Purgative; inducing catharsis; That releases... |
| 2 | French | cathartique | cathartic |
| 3 | New Latin | catharticus | — |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | καθαρτικός | of or fit for cleansing or purifying; promoting... |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | κᾰθαίρω | to cleanse, to purify |
via English hyper
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | hyper | hyperactive; energetic; overly diligent;... |