Where does “tripod” come from?
Tripod comes from Latin tripus, from Ancient Greek τρίπους, combining τρι- (three) and πούς (foot), from Proto-Indo-European pṓds or ped-, meaning foot.
tripod (English): A three-legged stand or mount; A man with...
Definitions
- A three-legged stand or mount; A man with...
Ancestry of “tripod”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | tripūs | three-footed seat, tripod |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | τρίπους | measuring three feet; walking on three feet;... |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | πούς | foot; leg; Greek foot or pous, the ancient Greek... |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | pṓds | foot |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | póds | foot |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | ped- | to walk, to step; to stumble, to fall |