Where does “centesis” come from?

centesis (English) comes from Ancient Greek κέντησις, from Ancient Greek κεντέω, from Proto-Indo-European ḱent- — to pierce; to prick; point; to stab.

centesis (English): puncture or perforation

Definitions

  1. puncture or perforation

Ancestry of “centesis”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient Greekκέντησιςthe act of pricking; puncture
2Ancient Greekκεντέωto prick, sting, goad; to stab, pierce, wound; to...
3Proto-Indo-Europeanḱent-to pierce; to prick; point; to stab

Words derived from “centesis”

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