Where does “phonograph” come from?
Phonograph comes from Ancient Greek φωνή (sound) and γράφω (to write), ultimately deriving from Proto-Indo-European roots bʰeh₂- (to speak) and ger- (to gather or turn).
phonograph (English): A device that captures sound waves onto an...
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Ancestry of “phonograph”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | English | phono | A phonograph |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | φωνή | sound; Usually of the human voice: voice, cry,... |
| 3 | Proto-Hellenic | pʰōnā́ | — |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰoh₂-néh₂ | — |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰeh₂- | to shine, glow light; to speak, say |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰeh₂-s-ri- | — |
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