Where does “semitoroid” come from?
semitoroid (English) comes from English semi, from English semi-, from Latin sēmi-, from Proto-Indo-European sēmi — half; partially.
semitoroid (English): A surface formed by the intersection of a toroid and a plane through its centre
Definitions
- A surface formed by the intersection of a toroid and a plane through its centre
Ancestry of “semitoroid”, step by step
semitoroid 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 toroid
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | toroid | A surface generated by a closed curve rotating... |