Where does “microreversible” come from?
microreversible (English) comes from English micro, from Ancient Greek μικρός, from Proto-Indo-European mēy- — soft, tender, dear.
microreversible (English): Describing any process that is reversible at the...
Definitions
- Describing any process that is reversible at the...
Ancestry of “microreversible”, step by step
microreversible 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 reversible
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | reversible | Able to be reversed; Able to be worn inside out;... |