Where does “bi-” come from?
bi- (Translingual) comes from Ancient Greek γῦρος, from Ancient Greek μίτρα, from Proto-Indo-European mey- — to strengthen; to bind; to change, exchange.
Ancestry of “bi-”, step by step
bi- traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek γῦρος
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | γῦρος | ring, circle |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | μίτρα | A metal guard worn round the waist; A maiden's... |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | mey- | to strengthen; to bind; to change, exchange |
via Latin bi
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | bi | two |