Where does “presynaptic” come from?
Presynaptic comes from English synaptic plus the Latin prefix prae-, from Latin prae, Proto-Italic prai, and Proto-Indo-European preh₂-, meaning "before" or "in front of."
presynaptic (English): In a synapse, of or pertaining to the neuron that...
Definitions
- In a synapse, of or pertaining to the neuron that...
Ancestry of “presynaptic”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | synaptic | Of or relating to a synapse—the junction between... |
| 2 | New Latin | synapticus | — |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | συναπτικός | capable of adjusting; hypothetical conjunction |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | συνάπτω | I join together, connect |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | σῠν- | together; with, together |
| 6 | Ancient Greek | σύν | beside, with |
| 7 | Proto-Hellenic | *ksún | beside, with |