Where does “opsimathic” come from?
opsimathic (English) comes from English opsimath, from Ancient Greek ὀψιμαθής, from Ancient Greek ὀψέ, from Proto-Indo-European h₁epi, from Proto-Indo-European h₁eps.
opsimathic (English): Of or pertaining to an opsimath
Definitions
- Of or pertaining to an opsimath
Ancestry of “opsimathic”, step by step
opsimathic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English opsimath
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | opsimath | A person who learns late in life |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ὀψιμαθής | late in learning |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ὀψέ | late; long after; late in the day, in the evening |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | h₁epi | on, at, near |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | h₁eps | — |
via English ic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ic | related or pertaining to; having the character of |