Where does “monointoxication” come from?
monointoxication (English) comes from English mono, from English mono-, from Ancient Greek μονο- — one; mono-.
monointoxication (English): intoxication by a single substance (typically when present in a mixture)
Definitions
- intoxication by a single substance (typically when present in a mixture)
Ancestry of “monointoxication”, step by step
monointoxication 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 intoxication
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | intoxication | A poisoning, as by a spirituous or a narcotic... |