Where does “semicylindrical” come from?
semicylindrical (English) comes from English semi, from English semi-, from Latin sēmi-, from Proto-Indo-European sēmi — half; partially.
semicylindrical (English): Having the shape of a semicylinder; Of a leaf:...
Definitions
- Having the shape of a semicylinder; Of a leaf:...
Ancestry of “semicylindrical”, step by step
semicylindrical 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 cylindrical
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | cylindrical | Shaped like a cylinder; Describing a map... |
| 2 | Latin | cylindricus | cylindrical |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | κυλινδρικός | — |