Where does “space” come from?
space (Old French) comes from Old French espace, from Latin spatium, from Proto-Indo-European spéh₁-, from Proto-Indo-European speh₁- — to succeed, to prosper.
space (Old French): Alternative form of espace
Definitions
- Alternative form of espace
Ancestry of “space”, step by step
space traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Old French espace
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old French | espace | space; room; duration |
| 2 | Latin | spatium | Space, room, extent; Distance between points; A... |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | spéh₁- | to succeed, to prosper |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | speh₁- | to succeed, to prosper |
via Old French espas
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old French | espas | — |