Where does “microrefrigerator” come from?
microrefrigerator (English) comes from English micro, from Ancient Greek μικρός, from Proto-Indo-European mēy- — soft, tender, dear.
microrefrigerator (English): A microscopic refrigerator
Definitions
- A microscopic refrigerator
Ancestry of “microrefrigerator”, step by step
microrefrigerator 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 refrigerator
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | refrigerator | A household appliance used for keeping food fresh... |
| 2 | Medieval Latin | refrīgerātor | — |