Where does “dodecahedronic” come from?
dodecahedronic (English) comes from English dodecahedron, from Ancient Greek δωδεκάεδρον, from Ancient Greek ἕδρα, from Proto-Hellenic *hédrā.
dodecahedronic (English): Relating to, or having the form of a dodecahedron
Definitions
- Relating to, or having the form of a dodecahedron
Ancestry of “dodecahedronic”, step by step
dodecahedronic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English dodecahedron
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | dodecahedron | A polyhedron with twelve faces; the regular... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | δωδεκάεδρον | dodecahedron; a polyhedron with twelve flat faces |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ἕδρα | seat, chair, stool, bench; the act of sitting;... |
| 4 | Proto-Hellenic | *hédrā | — |
via English ic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ic | related or pertaining to; having the character of |