Where does “dipolar” come from?
Dipolar comes from English di- plus polar, which derives from Ancient Greek διά meaning "through," Latin -aris and -alis, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European kʷel- meaning "to turn."
dipolar (English): Having north and south magnetic poles; Possessing...
Definitions
- Having north and south magnetic poles; Possessing...
Ancestry of “dipolar”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | di- | API; two, twice, or double; Alternative form of... |
| 2 | Latin | dī- | — |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | δί- | — |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | διά | throughout |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | dwís | twice, doubly; in two |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | dwóh₁ | two |
Words derived from “dipolar”