Where does “penumbra” come from?
Penumbra derives from Latin penumbra, formed from Latin paene meaning almost and Latin umbra meaning shadow, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European roots.
penumbra (English): A partially shaded area around the edges of a...
Definitions
- A partially shaded area around the edges of a...
Ancestry of “penumbra”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | New Latin | penumbra | — |
Words derived from “penumbra”