Where does “relatiivsusteooria” come from?
relatiivsusteooria (Estonian) comes from Estonian teooria, from Ancient Greek θεωρία, from Ancient Greek θεωρέω, from Ancient Greek θεωρός, from Ancient Greek θέα, from Proto-Hellenic *tʰáwā.
relatiivsusteooria (Estonian): theory of relativity
Definitions
- theory of relativity
Ancestry of “relatiivsusteooria”, step by step
relatiivsusteooria traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Estonian teooria
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Estonian | teooria | theory |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | θεωρία | sending of state-ambassadors; embassy, mission;... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | θεωρέω | I am sent (as a θεωρός to consult an oracle; I... |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | θεωρός | spectator; envoy sent to consult an oracle |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | θέα | view, sight |
| 6 | Proto-Hellenic | *tʰáwā | — |
via Estonian relatiivsus
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Estonian | relatiivsus | — |