Where does “osteitic” come from?
osteitic (English) comes from English osteitis, from English itis, from English -itis, from New Latin -ītis, from Ancient Greek -ῖτις — female equivalent of -ίτης.
osteitic (English): Relating to osteitis
Definitions
- Relating to osteitis
Ancestry of “osteitic”, step by step
osteitic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English osteitis
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | osteitis | inflammation of bone |
| 2 | English | itis | A medical condition accompanied by inflammation;... |
| 3 | English | -itis | Suffix denoting diseases characterized by... |
| 4 | New Latin | -ītis | — |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | -ῖτις | female equivalent of -ίτης |
via English ic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ic | related or pertaining to; having the character of |