Where does “relativitetsteori” come from?
relativitetsteori (Norwegian Nynorsk) comes from Norwegian Nynorsk teori, from Latin theōria, from Ancient Greek θεωρία, from Ancient Greek θεωρέω, from Ancient Greek θεωρός, from Ancient Greek θέα, from Proto-Hellenic *tʰáwā.
relativitetsteori (Norwegian Nynorsk): theory of relativity
Definitions
- theory of relativity
Ancestry of “relativitetsteori”, step by step
relativitetsteori traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Norwegian Nynorsk teori
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwegian Nynorsk | teori | theory |
| 2 | Latin | theōria | speculation, theory |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | θεωρία | sending of state-ambassadors; embassy, mission;... |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | θεωρέω | I am sent (as a θεωρός to consult an oracle; I... |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | θεωρός | spectator; envoy sent to consult an oracle |
| 6 | Ancient Greek | θέα | view, sight |
| 7 | Proto-Hellenic | *tʰáwā | — |
via Norwegian Nynorsk relativitet
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwegian Nynorsk | relativitet | relativity |