Where does “hyperdicrotism” come from?
hyperdicrotism (English) comes from English dicrotism, from Ancient Greek κρότος, from Proto-Indo-European ḱret- — to be strong.
hyperdicrotism (English): A hyperdicrotic condition
Definitions
- A hyperdicrotic condition
Ancestry of “hyperdicrotism”, step by step
hyperdicrotism traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English dicrotism
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | dicrotism | The condition of each beat of the pulse... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | κρότος | rattling sound, rattle; clapping; in token of... |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱret- | to be strong |
via English hyper
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | hyper | hyperactive; energetic; overly diligent;... |