Where does “monoketal” come from?
monoketal (English) comes from English mono, from English mono-, from Ancient Greek μονο- — one; mono-.
monoketal (English): Any compound that has a single ketal group
Definitions
- Any compound that has a single ketal group
Ancestry of “monoketal”, step by step
monoketal 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 ketal
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ketal | Any acetal derived from a ketone |