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
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 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- |