Where does “hypothenar” come from?
hypothenar (English) comes from Ancient Greek ὑπο-, from Ancient Greek ὑπό, from Proto-Indo-European upó, from Proto-Indo-European h₃ewp-.
hypothenar (English): Of the ulnar fleshy side of the palm; Of the...
Definitions
- Of the ulnar fleshy side of the palm; Of the...
Ancestry of “hypothenar”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | ὑπο- | under, sub-, hypo-; denoting a small degree,... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ὑπό | |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | upó | under, below |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | h₃ewp- | — |