Where does “scēnicus” come from?
scēnicus (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek σκηνικός, from Ancient Greek σκηνή, from Proto-Indo-European (s)ḱeh₃ih₂, from Proto-Indo-European (s)ḱeh₃- — darkness, shadow.
scēnicus (Latin): Of or pertaining to the stage, theatrical, dramatic, scenic
Definitions
- Of or pertaining to the stage, theatrical, dramatic, scenic
Ancestry of “scēnicus”, 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 |