Where does “amphibolus” come from?
amphibolus (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek ἀμφίβολος, from Ancient Greek ἀμφί, from Ancient Greek ὀξύς, from Proto-Indo-European h₂eḱ- — sharp.
amphibolus (Latin): open to two interpretations; ambiguous
Definitions
- open to two interpretations; ambiguous
Ancestry of “amphibolus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἀμφίβολος | dubious, doubtful; wavering, hesitant, uncertain |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἀμφί | |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ὀξύς | sharp, pointed; sharp, keen; quick, hasty, swift |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂eḱ- | sharp |
Words derived from “amphibolus”