Where does “basis” come from?
basis (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek βάσις, from Proto-Hellenic gʷə́tis, from Proto-Indo-European gʷémtis, from Proto-Indo-European gʷem- — to step.
basis (Latin): A pedestal, foot, base; basis, foundation; The...
Definitions
- A pedestal, foot, base; basis, foundation; The...
Ancestry of “basis”, step by step
basis traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek βάσις
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | βάσις | step; rhythm; foot |
| 2 | Proto-Hellenic | gʷə́tis | step |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | gʷémtis | step, act of walking |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | gʷem- | to step |
via Ancient Greek βᾰ́σῐς
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | βᾰ́σῐς | foot; base, foundation |