Where does “nodal” come from?
Nodal derives from English node, from Latin nōdus meaning knot, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European gned-.
nodal (English): Of the nature of, or relating to, a node; Of or...
Definitions
- Of the nature of, or relating to, a node; Of or...
Ancestry of “nodal”, step by step
nodal traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English node
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | node | A knot, knob, protuberance or swelling; The point... |
| 2 | Middle English | node | lump, swelling; knot, tie |
| 3 | Latin | nōdus | a knot (in rope) |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | gned- | — |
via Spanish nodal
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish | nodal | nodal |