Where does “unsylvan” come from?
unsylvan (English) comes from English sylvan, from Latin Silvānus, from Latin silva, from Proto-Indo-European sēl- — to calm, quiet, be favourable.
unsylvan (English): Not sylvan
Definitions
- Not sylvan
Ancestry of “unsylvan”, step by step
unsylvan traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English sylvan
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | sylvan | Pertaining to the forest, or woodlands; Residing... |
| 2 | Latin | Silvānus | — |
| 3 | Latin | silva | wood, forest; orchard, grove |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | sēl- | to calm, quiet, be favourable |
via English un
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | un | One |