Where does “micropolyhedron” come from?
micropolyhedron (English) comes from English micro, from Ancient Greek μικρός, from Proto-Indo-European mēy- — soft, tender, dear.
micropolyhedron (English): A very small polyhedron
Definitions
- A very small polyhedron
Ancestry of “micropolyhedron”, step by step
micropolyhedron 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 polyhedron
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | polyhedron | A solid figure with many flat faces and straight... |
| 2 | New Latin | polyedron | — |