Where does “nematic” come from?
Nematic derives from Ancient Greek νήματος, the genitive of νῆμα meaning thread, from the suffix -μα, tracing to Proto-Indo-European (s)neh₁- and (s)neh₂-.
nematic (English): Whose molecules align in loose parallel lines; A...
Definitions
- Whose molecules align in loose parallel lines; A...
Ancestry of “nematic”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | νῆμα | That which is spun: thread, yarn; silk; strand of... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | νέω | I swim; I float; I spin |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | νάω | I flow |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | (s)neh₂- | to swim; to float |
Words derived from “nematic”