Where does “isoglossic” come from?
isoglossic (English) comes from English isogloss, from Ancient Greek γλῶσσα, from Old Norse glotta, from Proto-Germanic glutōną, from Proto-Indo-European ǵʰel- — to shine, glimmer, glow; to shimmer, gleam;...
isoglossic (English): Relating to an isogloss
Definitions
- Relating to an isogloss
Ancestry of “isoglossic”, step by step
isoglossic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English isogloss
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | isogloss | A line on a map indicating the geographical... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | γλῶσσα | a tongue; a language; the mouthpiece of a pipe |
| 3 | Old Norse | glotta | to grin, smile scornfully |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | glutōną | To stare; gawk |
| 5 | 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 |