Where does “antidotal” come from?
antidotal (Portuguese) comes from Portuguese antídoto, from Latin antidotum, from Ancient Greek ἀντίδοτος, from Ancient Greek ἀντιδίδωμι, from Ancient Greek ᾰ̓ντῐ- — before, against; like; against.
antidotal (Portuguese): antidotal relating to or being an antidote
Definitions
- antidotal relating to or being an antidote
Ancestry of “antidotal”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portuguese | antídoto | antidote |
| 2 | Latin | antidotum | a remedy against poison; an antidote |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ἀντίδοτος | given as a remedy for |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | ἀντιδίδωμι | I give in return, repay |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | ᾰ̓ντῐ- | before, against; like; against |