Where does “micromilligram” come from?
micromilligram (English) comes from English micro, from Ancient Greek μικρός, from Proto-Indo-European mēy- — soft, tender, dear.
micromilligram (English): Alternative spelling of nanogram. symbol:ŋmg;...
Definitions
- Alternative spelling of nanogram. symbol:ŋmg;...
Ancestry of “micromilligram”, step by step
micromilligram 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 milligram
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | milligram | An SI unit of mass, equivalent to one thousandth... |
| 2 | French | milligramme | milligram |