Where does “pelitic” come from?
pelitic (English) comes from English pelite — A sedimentary rock containing very fine particles.
pelitic (English): Relating to, or containing, pelite
Definitions
- Relating to, or containing, pelite
Ancestry of “pelitic”, step by step
pelitic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English pelite
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | pelite | A sedimentary rock containing very fine particles |
via English ic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ic | related or pertaining to; having the character of |