Where does “elektro” come from?
elektro (Ido) comes from Esperanto elektro, from New Latin ēlectricus, from New Latin ēlectrum, from Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον — amber; alloy of gold and silver, electrum.
elektro (Ido): electricity
Definitions
- electricity
Ancestry of “elektro”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Esperanto | elektro | electricity |
| 2 | New Latin | ēlectricus | — |
| 3 | New Latin | ēlectrum | — |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | ἤλεκτρον | amber; alloy of gold and silver, electrum |