halachic
|ha-lach-ic|
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/həˈlɑːxɪk/
Jewish legal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'halachic' originates from Hebrew, specifically the word 'halacha', where 'halach' meant 'to walk' or 'to go'.
Historical Evolution
'halacha' transformed into the English adjective 'halachic' to describe matters pertaining to Jewish law.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to walk' or 'to go', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'pertaining to Jewish law'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/06 20:05
