Where does “monopropargylic” come from?
monopropargylic (English) comes from English mono, from English mono-, from Ancient Greek μονο- — one; mono-.
monopropargylic (English): Containing a single propargyl group
Definitions
- Containing a single propargyl group
Ancestry of “monopropargylic”, step by step
monopropargylic 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 propargylic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | propargylic | Containing a propargyl group; Describing a... |
| 2 | English | propargyl | The univalent radical HC≡C-CH- derived from... |