Where does “condyle” come from?
Condyle comes from French condyle, from Latin condylus, from Ancient Greek κόνδυλος, originally meaning knuckle or joint.
condyle (English): A smooth prominence on a bone where it forms a...
Definitions
- A smooth prominence on a bone where it forms a...
Ancestry of “condyle”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | French | condyle | condyle |
| 2 | Latin | condylus | condyle, knuckle; the joint at the end of a bone;... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | κόνδυλος | knuckle; knot in a string; any hard, bony knob |
Words derived from “condyle”