Where does “truistic” come from?
truistic (English) comes from English ic — related or pertaining to; having the character of.
truistic (English): Of or pertaining to truism
Definitions
- Of or pertaining to truism
Ancestry of “truistic”, step by step
truistic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English ic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ic | related or pertaining to; having the character of |
via English truist
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | truist | One who states a truism |