Where does “organicus” come from?
organicus (Latin) comes from Latin organum, from Ancient Greek ὄργανον, from Proto-Indo-European werǵ- — to make.
organicus (Latin): musician, instrumentalist; instrumental; organic
Definitions
- musician, instrumentalist; instrumental; organic
Ancestry of “organicus”, step by step
organicus traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Latin organum
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | organum | an implement, instrument, tool; any musical... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ὄργανον | instrument, implement, tool; sense organ; musical... |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | werǵ- | to make |
via Ancient Greek ὀργανικός
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ὀργανικός | — |