Where does “lethetic” come from?
lethetic (English) comes from Ancient Greek λήθω, from Proto-Indo-European leh₂- — to bark, howl; to be concealed.
lethetic (English): Failing to mirror reality, purely escapist or...
Definitions
- Failing to mirror reality, purely escapist or...
Ancestry of “lethetic”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | λήθω | Alternative form of λανθάνω "used especially in... |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | leh₂- | to bark, howl; to be concealed |
Words derived from “lethetic”