Where does “pomo” come from?
pomo (English) comes from English postmodern, from English modern, from Middle French moderne, from Latin modernus, from Latin -rnus — suffix forming adjectives.
pomo (English): Abbreviation of postmodern; post-modern
Definitions
- Abbreviation of postmodern; post-modern
Ancestry of “pomo”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | postmodern | Of, relating to, or having the characteristics of... |
| 2 | English | modern | Pertaining to a current or recent time and style;... |
| 3 | Middle French | moderne | modern; current; contemporary |
| 4 | Latin | modernus | modern |
| 5 | Latin | -rnus | suffix forming adjectives |