Where does “microcosmical” come from?
microcosmical (English) comes from English micro, from Ancient Greek μικρός, from Proto-Indo-European mēy- — soft, tender, dear.
microcosmical (English): Alternative form of microcosmic
Definitions
- Alternative form of microcosmic
Ancestry of “microcosmical”, step by step
microcosmical 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 cosmical
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | cosmical | Cosmic; Rising or setting with the sun; not... |