Where does “interindividual” come from?

Interindividual derives from Latin inter- (between) and individuum (indivisible), from volvere (to turn) and in (not), tracing to Proto-Indo-European ne (not).

interindividual (English): Occurring between individuals

Definitions

  1. Occurring between individuals

Ancestry of “interindividual”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishindividualA person considered alone, rather than as...
2Medieval Latinindividualis
3Latinindīviduumatom
4Latinindīviduusnot divided, indivisible
5Latindīviduusdivisible
6Latindīvidōto divide, separate
7Latindis-asunder, apart, in two; reversal, removal;...
8Latincalceusshoe
9Latincalxlimestone; chalk; the finish line
10Ancient Greekχάλιξsmall stone, pebble; gravel, rubble
Every word from Ancient Greek χάλιξ