Where does “ορμή” come from?

ορμή (Greek) comes from Ancient Greek ὁρμή, from Proto-Indo-European ser- — to flow; to guard; to bind, to tie together.

ορμή (Greek): momentum, impetus, force; momentum; urge

Definitions

  1. momentum, impetus, force; momentum; urge

Ancestry of “ορμή”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient Greekὁρμήviolent pressure, assault, force; first...
2Proto-Indo-Europeanser-to flow; to guard; to bind, to tie together
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