Where does “zeugma” come from?
zeugma (Late Latin) comes from Ancient Greek ζεῦγμα, from Ancient Greek ζεύγνυμι, from Ancient Greek ζεῦγος, from Proto-Indo-European yugóm, from Proto-Indo-European yewg- — to join, to yoke, to tie together.
zeugma (Late Latin): zeugma
Definitions
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Ancestry of “zeugma”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ζεῦγμα | that which is used for joining, band, bond;... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ζεύγνυμι | To yoke, saddle, bridle a beast of burden... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ζεῦγος | pair, two things, persons or animals considered... |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | yugóm | yoke |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | yewg- | to join, to yoke, to tie together |