Where does “semicomatose” come from?
semicomatose (English) comes from English semi, from English semi-, from Latin sēmi-, from Proto-Indo-European sēmi — half; partially.
semicomatose (English): In a mildly comatose state
Definitions
- In a mildly comatose state
Ancestry of “semicomatose”, step by step
semicomatose 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 comatose
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | English | comatose | In a coma: unconscious; Drowsy or lethargic; Fast... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | κῶμα | deep sleep; lethargy; coma |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱumbʰ- | — |