Where does “dodecahedron” come from?
dodecahedron (English) comes from Ancient Greek δωδεκάεδρον, from Ancient Greek ἕδρα, from Proto-Hellenic *hédrā.
dodecahedron (English): A polyhedron with twelve faces; the regular...
Definitions
- A polyhedron with twelve faces; the regular...
Ancestry of “dodecahedron”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | δωδεκάεδρον | dodecahedron; a polyhedron with twelve flat faces |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἕδρα | seat, chair, stool, bench; the act of sitting;... |
| 3 | Proto-Hellenic | *hédrā | — |