Where does “disk” come from?
Disk comes from Ancient Greek δίσκος, which derives from Ancient Greek δικείν.
disk (English): A thin, flat, circular plate or similar object;...
Definitions
- A thin, flat, circular plate or similar object;...
Ancestry of “disk”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | δίσκος | quoit, disc; dish, trencher; round mirror |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | δικέω | to hurl, to launch |
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