Where does “microcontrolled” come from?
microcontrolled (English) comes from English micro, from Ancient Greek μικρός, from Proto-Indo-European mēy- — soft, tender, dear.
microcontrolled (English): Controlled by a microcontroller
Definitions
- Controlled by a microcontroller
Ancestry of “microcontrolled”, step by step
microcontrolled traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English micro
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | micro | Small, relatively small; short form of... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | μικρός | little, small |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | mēy- | soft, tender, dear |
via English controlled
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | controlled | Inhibited or restrained in one's words and... |