Where does “polybasal” come from?
polybasal (English) comes from English basal, from English Base, from Middle English base, from Old French base, from Latin basis, from Ancient Greek βάσις, from Proto-Hellenic gʷə́tis, from Proto-Indo-European gʷémtis — to step.
polybasal (English): Having, or associated with multiple bases
Definitions
- Having, or associated with multiple bases
Ancestry of “polybasal”, step by step
polybasal traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English basal
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | basal | Basic, elementary; relating to, or forming, the... |
| 2 | English | Base | Something from which other things extend; a foundation |
| 3 | Middle English | base | A foundation or base; the bottom of a building;... |
| 4 | Old French | base | base bottom part; supporting part |
| 5 | Latin | basis | A pedestal, foot, base; basis, foundation; The... |
| 6 | Ancient Greek | βάσις | step; rhythm; foot |
| 7 | Proto-Hellenic | gʷə́tis | step |
| 8 | Proto-Indo-European | gʷémtis | step, act of walking |
| 9 | Proto-Indo-European | gʷem- | to step |
via English poly
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | poly | Polytechnic; Polyethylene; Polyurethane |
| 2 | Latin | polium | Alternative form of polion |
| 3 | Latin | polion | A strong-smelling plant, perhaps Teucrium... |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | πόλιον | felty germander |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | πολιός | grey, grizzled, grizzly; bright, clear, serene; a... |
| 6 | Proto-Hellenic | poľľós | grey |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | polH-yós | — |
| 8 | Proto-Indo-European | pelH- | pale, gray |