Where does “teyori” come from?
teyori (Haitian Creole) comes from French théorie, from Latin theōria, from Ancient Greek θεωρία, from Ancient Greek θεωρέω, from Ancient Greek θεωρός, from Ancient Greek θέα, from Proto-Hellenic *tʰáwā.
teyori (Haitian Creole): Alternative form of teori
Definitions
- Alternative form of teori
Ancestry of “teyori”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | théorie | theory; solemn or sacred procession or embassy,... |
| 2 | Latin | theōria | speculation, theory |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | θεωρία | sending of state-ambassadors; embassy, mission;... |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | θεωρέω | I am sent (as a θεωρός to consult an oracle; I... |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | θεωρός | spectator; envoy sent to consult an oracle |
| 6 | Ancient Greek | θέα | view, sight |
| 7 | Proto-Hellenic | *tʰáwā | — |