Where does “kudos” come from?
Kudos comes from Ancient Greek κῦδος, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European (s)kewh₁-, a root of uncertain meaning.
kudos (English): Praise; accolades; Credit for one's achievements;...
Definitions
- Praise; accolades; Credit for one's achievements;...
Ancestry of “kudos”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | κῦδος | renown, glory |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | (s)kewh₁- | to perceive; to observe |