Where does “microperforation” come from?
microperforation (English) comes from English micro, from Ancient Greek μικρός, from Proto-Indo-European mēy- — soft, tender, dear.
microperforation (English): An extremely small perforation
Definitions
- An extremely small perforation
Ancestry of “microperforation”, step by step
microperforation 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 perforation
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | perforation | The act of perforating or the state of being... |