Where does “monic” come from?
monic (English) comes from English mono, from English mono-, from Ancient Greek μονο- — one; mono-.
monic (English): Of a polynomial whose leading coefficient is one;...
Definitions
- Of a polynomial whose leading coefficient is one;...
Ancestry of “monic”, step by step
monic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English mono
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | mono | Clipping of mononucleosis; A bicycle or... |
| 2 | English | mono- | API; one, single, only |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | μονο- | one; mono- |
via English ic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ic | related or pertaining to; having the character of |