Where does “heterodyne” come from?
heterodyne (English) comes from English -dyne, from Ancient Greek δύναμις, from Ancient Greek δύναμαι, from Proto-Hellenic *dunamai.
heterodyne (English): Of two oscillations: having two slightly...
Definitions
- Of two oscillations: having two slightly...
Ancestry of “heterodyne”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | -dyne | Forms names of certain types of motors and electrical circuits |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | δύναμις | power, might, strength; ability, skill; power,... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | δύναμαι | deponent; to be able, capable, strong enough to... |
| 4 | Proto-Hellenic | *dunamai | — |
Words derived from “heterodyne”