Where does “specular” come from?
Specular derives from Latin specularis, formed from Latin speculum (mirror) and the Latin adjectival suffix -aris, ultimately tracing to Proto-Indo-European -trom and -tḗr.
specular (English): Pertaining to mirrors; mirror-like, reflective;...
Definitions
- Pertaining to mirrors; mirror-like, reflective;...
Ancestry of “specular”, step by step
specular traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via French spéculaire
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | spéculaire | specular |
via Latin speculārī
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | speculārī | — |