Where does “antifricțiune” come from?
antifricțiune (Romanian) comes from English antifriction, from English anti-, from Ancient Greek ἀντι-, from Ancient Greek ᾰ̓ντῐ́ — opposite.
antifricțiune (Romanian): antifriction
Definitions
- antifriction
Ancestry of “antifricțiune”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | antifriction | Reducing or intended to reduce friction |
| 2 | English | anti- | Against, hostile to; Contrasting with the norm;... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ἀντι- | anti-, against; like, reminiscent of |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | ᾰ̓ντῐ́ | opposite |