Where does “nepoticidal” come from?
nepoticidal (English) comes from English nepoticide, from Latin nepōs, from Proto-Italic nepōts, from Proto-Indo-European népōts — grandson; descendant; nephew.
nepoticidal (English): Of or pertaining to nepoticide
Definitions
- Of or pertaining to nepoticide
Ancestry of “nepoticidal”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | nepoticide | The killing of one's own nephew; One who kills... |
| 2 | Latin | nepōs | — |
| 3 | Proto-Italic | nepōts | grandson; nephew |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | népōts | grandson; descendant; nephew |