Where does “iconic” come from?
Iconic derives from Late Latin iconicus, meaning "of or relating to an image or icon."
iconic (English): Relating to, or having the characteristics of, an...
Definitions
- Relating to, or having the characteristics of, an...
Ancestry of “iconic”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Late Latin | iconicus | — |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | εἰκονικός | representing a figure, portrait-like;... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | -ικός | of or pertaining to, in the manner of; -ic |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | -κός | forms adjectives with the sense of 'of or... |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | -ḱos | -y, -ic |
Words derived from “iconic”