Where does “semicylindric” come from?
semicylindric (English) comes from English semi, from English semi-, from Latin sēmi-, from Proto-Indo-European sēmi — half; partially.
semicylindric (English): Alternative form of semicylindrical
Definitions
- Alternative form of semicylindrical
Ancestry of “semicylindric”, step by step
semicylindric traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English semi
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | semi | A semi-detached house; A semitrailer; a... |
| 2 | English | semi- | half; partial, incomplete; somewhat, rather,... |
| 3 | Latin | sēmi- | half |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | sēmi | half; partially |
via English cylindric
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | cylindric | Of or relating to cylinders; shaped like a... |
| 2 | Latin | cylindricus | cylindrical |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | κυλινδρικός | — |