Where does “subgraph” come from?

Subgraph derives from English graph, from Ancient Greek γράφω meaning to write or scratch, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European ger- meaning to turn or twist.

subgraph (English): A graph or network that makes up part of a larger...

Definitions

  1. A graph or network that makes up part of a larger...

Ancestry of “subgraph”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishgraphA data chart intended to illustrate the...
2Ancient Greekγράφωto scratch, cut into; to draw, sketch, paint; to...
3Proto-Hellenicgrəpʰōto scratch, cut or carve into
4Proto-Indo-Europeangerbʰ-to carve
5Proto-Indo-Europeanger-to turn, bend, twist, wind; to tie, bind...
Every word from Proto-Indo-European ger- →Every word from Proto-Indo-European gerbʰ- →Every word from Proto-Hellenic grəpʰō →