Where does “calcaneofibular” come from?
calcaneofibular (English) comes from English fibular, from English fibula, from Italian fibula, from Spanish fíbula, from French fibule, from German Fibula, from Portuguese fíbula, from Latin fibula — forms relational adjectives.
calcaneofibular (English): Relating to the calcaneus and fibula
Definitions
- Relating to the calcaneus and fibula
Ancestry of “calcaneofibular”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | fibular | Of or pertaining to the fibula |
| 2 | English | fibula | An ancient kind of brooch used to hold clothing... |
| 3 | Italian | fibula | fibula, calf bone |
| 4 | Spanish | fíbula | fibula; clamp connection |
| 5 | French | fibule | fibula ancient kind of brooch used to hold clothing together, similar in function to the modern safety pin |
| 6 | German | Fibula | — |
| 7 | Portuguese | fíbula | fibula |
| 8 | Latin | fibula | clasp, buckle, brooch |
| 9 | Latin | -āris | first conjugation |
| 10 | Latin | -ālis | — |
| 11 | Proto-Italic | -ālis | forms relational adjectives |