Where does “micropolarity” come from?
micropolarity (English) comes from English micro, from Ancient Greek μικρός, from Proto-Indo-European mēy- — soft, tender, dear.
micropolarity (English): The condition of being micropolar; A microscopic...
Definitions
- The condition of being micropolar; A microscopic...
Ancestry of “micropolarity”, step by step
micropolarity 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 polarity
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | polarity | The separation, alignment or orientation of... |