Where does “melilitic” come from?
melilitic (English) comes from English melilite, from English -lite, from Ancient Greek λίθος — a stone; stone as a substance.
melilitic (English): Relating to or composed of melilite
Definitions
- Relating to or composed of melilite
Ancestry of “melilitic”, step by step
melilitic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English melilite
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | melilite | any mineral consisting of a solid solution of... |
| 2 | English | -lite | used to form names of rocks and minerals |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | λίθος | a stone; stone as a substance |
via English ic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ic | related or pertaining to; having the character of |