Learn Your Words: Etymology Of "Nootropic"

[nellii]

hey guys, since i study ancient greek and latin (and a lot of words that we use come from these languages) i thought it would be fun to explain the etymology of some looksmaxx related words.

As we all know the word "nootropic" identifies a series of substances attributed to the role of improving concentration, memory, reasoning, motivation and mood.

but did you know that this word actually comes from ancient greek?

its a mix of two words.
specifically the noun "νουs" (mind) and the verb "τρεπω" (to move)
so a nootropic is etymologically something that moves your mind in a direction.

now you know
do yall want me to make others too?
feel free to tell me a word you are curious about.

hope you liked this

 

[tension]

cool beans yo

 

[incelincel]

tell us next the word exogenous

 

[nellii]

@MouthBreathingElite @abzz @Brooke Shields @Wuzzdio @Scandicel

 

[nellii]

tell us next the word exogenous

this word is very interesting, brilliant choice

ill do it when i can bhai. other suggestions?

 

[incelincel]

this word is very interesting, brilliant choice

ill do it when i can bhai. other suggestions?

I suggest you follow be back

 

[abzz!]

hey guys, since i study ancient greek and latin (and a lot of words that we use come from these languages) i thought it would be fun to explain the etymology of some looksmaxx related words.

As we all know the word "nootropic" identifies a series of substances attributed to the role of improving concentration, memory, reasoning, motivation and mood.

but did you know that this word actually comes from ancient greek?

its a mix of two words.
specifically the noun "νουs" (mind) and the verb "τρεπω" (to move)
so a nootropic is etymologically something that moves your mind in a direction.

now you know
do yall want me to make others too?
feel free to tell me a word you are curious about.

hope you liked this

i didn't know this at all
thanks a lot bhai

 

[nellii]

i didn't know this at all
thanks a lot bhai

ur welcome
is there any word ur curious about?

 

[nellii]

@MouthBreathingElite ur blind tho nigga

 

[MouthBreathingElite]

hey guys, since i study ancient greek and latin

Fucking nerd

 

[MouthBreathingElite]

@MouthBreathingElite ur blind tho nigga

Fr didn't see it lol

 

[nellii]

Fucking nerd

nah i just study what i like

did u like the etymology tho?

 

[MouthBreathingElite]

nah i just study what i like

did u like the etymology tho?

Yes very cool

 

[MouthBreathingElite]

Why are you studying greek and latin though

 

[nellii]

Why are you studying greek and latin though

kinda hard to explain.

yk im 17 (if u didnt know now u know) and here theres different types of high schools.
every type has different main subjects, and mine are these.
pretty cool to study this shit tho

 

[nellii]

@MouthBreathingElite any words ur curious about?

 

[MouthBreathingElite]

@MouthBreathingElite any words ur curious about?

Cant think of any

 

[nellii]

Cant think of any

dont worry, happy u have seen this thread

if ur curious about some words in the future or about the greek/latin culture u can ask anytime

i also have a nice idea for a post, u will see tomorrow or in a couple days