Where does “microfounded” come from?
microfounded (English) comes from English micro, from Ancient Greek μικρός, from Proto-Indo-European mēy- — soft, tender, dear.
microfounded (English): Based on microfoundations
Definitions
- Based on microfoundations
Ancestry of “microfounded”, step by step
microfounded 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 founded
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | founded | past participle of found; simple past tense and... |