Where does “tektitic” come from?
tektitic (English) comes from English tektite, from Ancient Greek τηκτός, from Ancient Greek τήκειν — present active infinitive of τήκω; to melt.
tektitic (English): Of or relating to a tektite
Definitions
- Of or relating to a tektite
Ancestry of “tektitic”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | tektite | A small, round, dark glassy object, composed of... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | τηκτός | molten |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | τήκειν | present active infinitive of τήκω; to melt |