Where does “symbiotic” come from?
Symbiotic derives from English symbiosis, from Ancient Greek συμβίωσις, combining σύν with roots tracing to Proto-Indo-European som- and sem-, meaning together.
symbiotic (English): Of, or relating to symbiosis; living together; Of...
Definitions
- Of, or relating to symbiosis; living together; Of...
Ancestry of “symbiotic”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | symbiosis | A relationship of mutual benefit, especially... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | συμβίωσις | a living together, companionship |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | συμβιόω | to live together |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | σῠν- | together; with, together |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | σύν | beside, with |
| 6 | Proto-Hellenic | *ksún | — |
Words derived from “symbiotic”