Where does “monoconidial” come from?
monoconidial (English) comes from English mono, from English mono-, from Ancient Greek μονο- — one; mono-.
monoconidial (English): Containing conidia from a single conidiophore
Definitions
- Containing conidia from a single conidiophore
Ancestry of “monoconidial”, step by step
monoconidial 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 conidial
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | conidial | Relating to, or composed of a conidium |