Where does “monobacillary” come from?
monobacillary (English) comes from English mono, from English mono-, from Ancient Greek μονο- — one; mono-.
monobacillary (English): Relating to a single bacillus
Definitions
- Relating to a single bacillus
Ancestry of “monobacillary”, step by step
monobacillary 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 bacillary
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | bacillary | Of or pertaining to a bacillus |