Where does “scaenicus” come from?
scaenicus (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek σκηνικός, from Ancient Greek σκηνή, from Proto-Indo-European (s)ḱeh₃ih₂, from Proto-Indo-European (s)ḱeh₃- — darkness, shadow.
scaenicus (Latin): Of or pertaining to the stage, theatrical,...
Definitions
- Of or pertaining to the stage, theatrical,...
Ancestry of “scaenicus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | σκηνικός | theatrical |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | σκηνή | tent; stage |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | (s)ḱeh₃ih₂ | shadow, shade |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | (s)ḱeh₃- | darkness, shadow |