Where does “theoretisch” come from?
theoretisch (German) comes from Latin theōrēticus, from Ancient Greek θεωρητικός, from Ancient Greek θεωρέω, from Ancient Greek θεωρός, from Ancient Greek θέα, from Proto-Hellenic *tʰáwā.
theoretisch (German): theoretical
Definitions
- theoretical
Ancestry of “theoretisch”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | theōrēticus | contemplative, speculative |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | θεωρητικός | contemplative, speculative |
| 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 | — |