Where does “elektro-” come from?
elektro- (Esperanto) comes from Esperanto elektro, from New Latin ēlectricus, from New Latin ēlectrum, from Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον — amber; alloy of gold and silver, electrum.
elektro- (Esperanto): electro-
Definitions
- electro-
Ancestry of “elektro-”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Esperanto | elektro | electricity |
| 2 | New Latin | ēlectricus | — |
| 3 | New Latin | ēlectrum | — |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | ἤλεκτρον | amber; alloy of gold and silver, electrum |