Where does “sphincteric” come from?
sphincteric (English) comes from English sphincter, from Late Latin sphincter, from Ancient Greek σφῐγκτήρ — That which binds tight; a lace, band.
sphincteric (English): sphincteral
Definitions
- sphincteral
Ancestry of “sphincteric”, step by step
sphincteric traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English sphincter
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | sphincter | A ringlike band of muscle that surrounds a bodily... |
| 2 | Late Latin | sphincter | — |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | σφῐγκτήρ | That which binds tight; a lace, band |
via English ic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ic | related or pertaining to; having the character of |