Where does “hemihelical” come from?
hemihelical (English) comes from English hemi-, from Ancient Greek ἡμῐ- — half.
hemihelical (English): Having the form of a hemihelix
Definitions
- Having the form of a hemihelix
Ancestry of “hemihelical”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | hemi- | Half |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἡμῐ- | half |