Where does “monopolarity” come from?
monopolarity (English) comes from English mono, from English mono-, from Ancient Greek μονο- — one; mono-.
monopolarity (English): The quality of being monopolar
Definitions
- The quality of being monopolar
Ancestry of “monopolarity”, step by step
monopolarity 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 polarity
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | polarity | The separation, alignment or orientation of... |