Where does “psammitic” come from?
psammitic (English) comes from English psammite, from Ancient Greek ψάμμος, from Ancient Greek ψάφμος.
psammitic (English): Of or relating to psammite
Definitions
- Of or relating to psammite
Ancestry of “psammitic”, step by step
psammitic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English psammite
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | psammite | Any sandstone, but most often a metamorphosed... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ψάμμος | sand; something worthless; metallic ore used by... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ψάφμος | — |
via English ic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ic | related or pertaining to; having the character of |