Where does “cubic” come from?
Cubic derives from Middle French cubique, which relates to a cube or three-dimensional square form.
cubic (English): Used in the names of units of volume formed by...
Definitions
- Used in the names of units of volume formed by...
Ancestry of “cubic”, step by step
cubic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via French cubique
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | cubique | cubic |
| 2 | Latin | cubicus | cubic (all senses), cubical |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | κυβικός | — |
via Middle French cubique
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle French | cubique | — |