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

  1. A thin, flat, circular plate or similar object;...

Ancestry of “disk”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient Greekδίσκοςquoit, disc; dish, trencher; round mirror
2Ancient Greekδικέωto hurl, to launch

Words derived from “disk”

Every word from Ancient Greek δικέω →Every word from Ancient Greek δίσκος →