Where does “hypothamnolic acid” come from?
hypothamnolic acid (English) comes from English hypo, from English hypo-, from Ancient Greek ὑπό, from Proto-Indo-European upó, from Proto-Indo-European h₃ewp-.
hypothamnolic acid (English): An acid found in some lichens
Definitions
- An acid found in some lichens
Ancestry of “hypothamnolic acid”, step by step
hypothamnolic acid traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English hypo
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | hypo | Melancholy; a fit of ‘hypochondria’; a morbid... |
| 2 | English | hypo- | Below; beneath; under; Deficient; less than... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ὑπό | |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | upó | under, below |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | h₃ewp- | — |
via English thamnolic acid
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | thamnolic acid | An acid found in some lichens |