Where does “stromatolitic” come from?
stromatolitic (English) comes from English stromatolite, from Ancient Greek λίθος — a stone; stone as a substance.
stromatolitic (English): Of or relating to a stromatolite
Definitions
- Of or relating to a stromatolite
Ancestry of “stromatolitic”, step by step
stromatolitic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English stromatolite
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | stromatolite | A laminated, columnar, rock-like structure... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | λίθος | a stone; stone as a substance |
via English ic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ic | related or pertaining to; having the character of |