Where does “hypercylindrical” come from?
hypercylindrical (English) comes from English cylindrical, from Latin cylindricus, from Ancient Greek κυλινδρικός.
hypercylindrical (English): Having the form of a hypercylinder
Definitions
- Having the form of a hypercylinder
Ancestry of “hypercylindrical”, step by step
hypercylindrical traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English cylindrical
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | cylindrical | Shaped like a cylinder; Describing a map... |
| 2 | Latin | cylindricus | cylindrical |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | κυλινδρικός | — |
via English hyper
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | hyper | hyperactive; energetic; overly diligent;... |