Langimage
English

Adamic

|A-dam-ic|

C2

/əˈdæmɪk/

Relating to Adam

Etymology
Etymology Information

'Adamic' originates from the name 'Adam', which is derived from the Hebrew word 'אָדָם' (adam), meaning 'man' or 'human'.

Historical Evolution

'Adam' transformed from the Hebrew word 'אָדָם' and eventually became the modern English name 'Adam', with 'Adamic' being the adjective form.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred specifically to the biblical figure Adam, but over time it evolved to describe anything related to or characteristic of Adam.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

relating to Adam, the first man according to the Bible.

The Adamic language is said to be the original language spoken by Adam.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/05/09 21:06