Where does “semiamphibious” come from?
semiamphibious (English) comes from English semi, from English semi-, from Latin sēmi-, from Proto-Indo-European sēmi — half; partially.
semiamphibious (English): Of a vehicle: having limited amphibious capability
Definitions
- Of a vehicle: having limited amphibious capability
Ancestry of “semiamphibious”, step by step
semiamphibious traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English semi
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | semi | A semi-detached house; A semitrailer; a... |
| 2 | English | semi- | half; partial, incomplete; somewhat, rather,... |
| 3 | Latin | sēmi- | half |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | sēmi | half; partially |
via English amphibious
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | amphibious | Capable of functioning on land or in water;... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἀμφίβιος | Living a dual life on land and water: amphibious;... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ᾰ̓μφῐ́ | around; on both sides; on both side |