Where does “menarchic” come from?
menarchic (English) comes from English menarche, from German Menarche, from Ancient Greek μήν, from Proto-Hellenic méns, from Proto-Indo-European mḗh₁n̥s, from Proto-Indo-European meh₁- — to measure.
menarchic (English): Menarcheal
Definitions
- Menarcheal
Ancestry of “menarchic”, step by step
menarchic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English menarche
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | menarche | The onset of menstruation; a girl's first period |
| 2 | German | Menarche | menarche onset of menstruation |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | μήν | Attic form of μείς; used to strengthen... |
| 4 | Proto-Hellenic | méns | month; the visible moon |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | mḗh₁n̥s | moon; month |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | meh₁- | to measure |
via English ic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ic | related or pertaining to; having the character of |