Where does “ontic” come from?
Ontic derives from Ancient Greek ὄν, the present participle of εἰμί meaning "to be," which traces through Proto-Indo-European h₁és-mi and h₁és-.
ontic (English): Ontological; Pertaining to being generally, as...
Definitions
- Ontological; Pertaining to being generally, as...
Ancestry of “ontic”, step by step
ontic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek ὄν
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ὄν | nominative/vocative/accusative neuter singular of... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ὤν | present participle of εἰμί; actual, real |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | εἰμί | To be, exist; live; To be; it is possible |
| 4 | Proto-Hellenic | ehmi | to be |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | h₁ésmi | first-person singular present indicative of... |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | h₁ēs- | to be |
via French ontique
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | ontique | — |