'amphophilic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphos,' meaning 'both,' and 'philos,' meaning 'loving.'

'amphophilic' was derived from the Greek word 'amphophilos' and eventually became the modern English word 'amphophilic.'

Initially, it meant 'loving both,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having an affinity for both acidic and basic dyes.'