Where does “melodic” come from?
Melodic derives from French mélodique, which comes from Greek melōidikós, meaning "of or relating to song."
melodic (English): Of, relating to, or having melody; Melodious,...
Definitions
- Of, relating to, or having melody; Melodious,...
Ancestry of “melodic”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | mélodique | melodic |
| 2 | French | mélodie | melody |
| 3 | Latin | melōdia | melody |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | μελῳδία | song, singing; chant; music, melody |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | μελῳδός | musical |
| 6 | Ancient Greek | μέλος | part of a body, limb, member, part; part of a... |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | mel- | soft; tender; weak; to deceive; to rub |
| 8 | Proto-Indo-European | mey- | to strengthen; to bind; to change, exchange |