Where does “polyphonously” come from?
polyphonously (English) comes from English ly, from Vietnamese ly — Alternative spelling of li.
polyphonously (English): In a polyphonous manner
Definitions
- In a polyphonous manner
Ancestry of “polyphonously”, step by step
polyphonously traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English ly
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ly | Abbreviation of light-year |
| 2 | Vietnamese | ly | Alternative spelling of li |
via English polyphonous
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | polyphonous | polyphonic |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | πολύφωνος | — |