Where does “hypermetropic” come from?
hypermetropic (English) comes from English hypermetropia, from Ancient Greek ὑπέρμετρος — excessive.
hypermetropic (English): Exhibiting or relating to hypermetropia; An...
Definitions
- Exhibiting or relating to hypermetropia; An...
Ancestry of “hypermetropic”, step by step
hypermetropic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English hypermetropia
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | hypermetropia | hyperopia |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ὑπέρμετρος | excessive |
via English ic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ic | related or pertaining to; having the character of |