Where does “microlaminated” come from?
microlaminated (English) comes from English micro, from Ancient Greek μικρός, from Proto-Indo-European mēy- — soft, tender, dear.
microlaminated (English): Having undergone microlamination
Definitions
- Having undergone microlamination
Ancestry of “microlaminated”, step by step
microlaminated 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 laminated
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | laminated | Made by lamination; Consisting of many thin... |