Where does “monooriented” come from?
monooriented (English) comes from English mono, from English mono-, from Ancient Greek μονο- — one; mono-.
monooriented (English): Having a single orientation
Definitions
- Having a single orientation
Ancestry of “monooriented”, step by step
monooriented 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 oriented
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | oriented | Having a specific orientation; simple past tense... |