Where does “litografia” come from?
litografia (Italian) comes from Italian grafia, from Ancient Greek γρᾰφή — drawing.
litografia (Italian): lithography; lithograph
Definitions
- lithography; lithograph
Ancestry of “litografia”, step by step
litografia traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Italian grafia
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italian | grafia | spelling; handwriting |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | γρᾰφή | drawing |
via Italian lito
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italian | lito | stone |