Where does “antifriction” come from?
antifriction (English) comes from English anti-, from Ancient Greek ἀντι-, from Ancient Greek ᾰ̓ντῐ́ — opposite.
antifriction (English): Reducing or intended to reduce friction
Definitions
- Reducing or intended to reduce friction
Ancestry of “antifriction”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | anti- | Against, hostile to; Contrasting with the norm;... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἀντι- | anti-, against; like, reminiscent of |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ᾰ̓ντῐ́ | opposite |
Words derived from “antifriction”