Where does “equatorially” come from?
equatorially (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
equatorially (English): In an equatorial direction
Definitions
- In an equatorial direction
Ancestry of “equatorially”, step by step
equatorially traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English ly
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ly | Abbreviation of light-year |
| 2 | Vietnamese | ly | Alternative spelling of li |
via English equatorial
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | equatorial | of, near, or relating to the equator;... |