Where does “supinity” come from?
supinity (English) comes from English supine, from Latin supīnus, from Proto-Indo-European upó, from Proto-Indo-European h₃ewp-.
supinity (English): The quality of being supine; negligence;...
Definitions
- The quality of being supine; negligence;...
Ancestry of “supinity”, step by step
supinity traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English supine
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | supine | Lying on its back; Reluctant to take action due... |
| 2 | Latin | supīnus | lying down with face upwards; supine, on one's back |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | upó | under, below |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | h₃ewp- | — |
via Latin supinitas
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | supinitas | — |