Where does “idioglossic” come from?
idioglossic (English) comes from English idioglossia, from English -glossia, from Ancient Greek γλῶσσα, from Old Norse glotta, from Proto-Germanic glutōną, from Proto-Indo-European ǵʰel- — to shine, glimmer, glow; to shimmer, gleam;...
idioglossic (English): Of or relating to idioglossia
Definitions
- Of or relating to idioglossia
Ancestry of “idioglossic”, step by step
idioglossic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English idioglossia
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | idioglossia | An invented form of dialect, language, or speech... |
| 2 | English | -glossia | Used to form nouns relating to the tongue; Used... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | γλῶσσα | a tongue; a language; the mouthpiece of a pipe |
| 4 | Old Norse | glotta | to grin, smile scornfully |
| 5 | Proto-Germanic | glutōną | To stare; gawk |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵʰel- | to shine, glimmer, glow; to shimmer, gleam;... |
via English ic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ic | related or pertaining to; having the character of |