Where does “monoplegic” come from?
monoplegic (English) comes from English monoplegia, from English mono, from English mono-, from Ancient Greek μονο- — one; mono-.
monoplegic (English): Having or relating to monoplegia; A person who...
Definitions
- Having or relating to monoplegia; A person who...
Ancestry of “monoplegic”, step by step
monoplegic traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English monoplegia
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | monoplegia | Complete paralysis of a single limb |
| 2 | English | mono | Clipping of mononucleosis; A bicycle or... |
| 3 | English | mono- | API; one, single, only |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | μονο- | one; mono- |
via English ic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ic | related or pertaining to; having the character of |