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Where does “deconvolution” come from?

Deconvolution is a back-formation from convolution, which derives from Latin convolutus, the past participle of convolvere, meaning to roll together, from con- and volvere.

deconvolution (English): The inversion of a convolution equation; does not...

Definitions

  1. The inversion of a convolution equation; does not...

Ancestry of “deconvolution”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishconvolutionA twist or fold; Any of the folds on the surface...
2Latinconvolutuscoiled; interwoven, interlaced
3Latinconvolvō—
4Latincōn-—
5Latincumwith, along with; at; -fold
6Old LatincomAlternative form of cum
7Proto-Italickomwith, along, at
8Proto-Indo-Europeanḱómbeside, near, by, with
9Proto-Indo-EuropeanḱeDeictic particle, here; Post-positional...
10Middle Englishkyt—
11Germankitt—
12Old High Germankuti—
13Proto-West Germanickwidugum, resin
14Proto-Germanickweduzresin
15Proto-Indo-Europeangʷet-resin, gum; to say, speak
16Proto-Indo-Europeangū-to bend; curve; arch; vault; to bow, bend, arch,...

Words derived from “deconvolution”

  • deconvolutional
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