Where does “amphi-” come from?
amphi- (New Latin) comes from Ancient Greek ἀμφί, from Ancient Greek ὀξύς, from Proto-Indo-European h₂eḱ- — sharp.
amphi- (New Latin): around, both
Ancestry of “amphi-”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἀμφί | |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ὀξύς | sharp, pointed; sharp, keen; quick, hasty, swift |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂eḱ- | sharp |
Words derived from “amphi-”