Where does “paroxytone” come from?
paroxytone (English) comes from Ancient Greek πᾰροξῠ́τονος — paroxytone.
paroxytone (English): Having the stress or accent on the penultimate...
Definitions
- Having the stress or accent on the penultimate...
Ancestry of “paroxytone”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | πᾰροξῠ́τονος | paroxytone |