Where does “monotriglyphic” come from?
monotriglyphic (English) comes from English mono, from English mono-, from Ancient Greek μονο- — one; mono-.
monotriglyphic (English): Relating to or composed of a monotriglyph
Definitions
- Relating to or composed of a monotriglyph
Ancestry of “monotriglyphic”, step by step
monotriglyphic 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 triglyphic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | triglyphic | Consisting of, or relating to, triglyphs;... |
| 2 | English | glyphic | Carved, sculpted; Pertaining to glyphs; A glyph |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | γλυφικός | — |