Where does “melilititic” come from?
melilititic (English) comes from English melilite, from English -lite, from Ancient Greek λίθος — a stone; stone as a substance.
melilititic (English): Of or relating to the mineral melilite
Definitions
- Of or relating to the mineral melilite
Ancestry of “melilititic”, step by step
melilititic 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 |