Where does “catártico” come from?
catártico (Portuguese) comes from New Latin catharticus, from Ancient Greek καθαρτικός, from Ancient Greek κᾰθαίρω — to cleanse, to purify.
catártico (Portuguese): cathartic
Definitions
- cathartic
Ancestry of “catártico”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Latin | catharticus | — |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | καθαρτικός | of or fit for cleansing or purifying; promoting... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | κᾰθαίρω | to cleanse, to purify |