English
ephectic
Ephectic comes from Ancient Greek ἐφεκτικός, and goes back to ἐπέχω ‘to have or hold upon’.
- Ancient Greekc. 800–300 BCEἐπέχω‘to have or hold upon’
- Ancient Greek, derivedc. 800–300 BCEἐφεκτικόςephektikós
- Englishtodayephectic
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Earlier history not traced here.
Lineage
- Ancient Greekc. 800–300 BCEἐπέχω‘to have or hold upon’
- Ancient Greek, derivedc. 800–300 BCEἐφεκτικόςephektikós
- Englishtodayephectic
Linked words
through Ancient Greek ἐπέχω ‘to have or hold upon’
Today it means
adj Delaying or withholding judgement.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Ancient Greek ἐπέχω / ephectic