Where does “diactinic” come from?
diactinic (English) comes from English actinic, from Ancient Greek ἀκτίς — ray, beam; brightness, splendor; spoke.
diactinic (English): Capable of transmitting the chemical or actinic...
Definitions
- Capable of transmitting the chemical or actinic...
Ancestry of “diactinic”, step by step
diactinic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English actinic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | actinic | Of or relating to actinism; Composed of actin;... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἀκτίς | ray, beam; brightness, splendor; spoke |
via English dia
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | dia | A language spoken in Sandaun Province, Papua New Guinea |