'ceramic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'keramikos,' where 'keramos' meant 'potter's clay.'

'keramikos' transformed into the Latin word 'ceramicus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ceramic' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'made of clay,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a material made from clay and other inorganic substances, hardened by heat.'