Where does “théorie” come from?
théorie (French) comes from Latin theōria, from Ancient Greek θεωρία, from Ancient Greek θεωρέω, from Ancient Greek θεωρός, from Ancient Greek θέα, from Proto-Hellenic *tʰáwā.
théorie (French): theory; solemn or sacred procession or embassy,...
Definitions
- theory; solemn or sacred procession or embassy,...
Ancestry of “théorie”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | theōria | speculation, 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 | — |