Where does “tryptophanyl” come from?
tryptophanyl (English) comes from English tryptophan, from German Tryptophan, from Ancient Greek φαίνω, from English -type, from Ancient Greek τύπος, from Ancient Greek τύπτω, from Proto-Indo-European (s)tewp-, from Proto-Indo-European (s)tew- — to push, to hit.
tryptophanyl (English): The univalent radical derived from tryptophan
Definitions
- The univalent radical derived from tryptophan
Ancestry of “tryptophanyl”, step by step
tryptophanyl traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English tryptophan
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | tryptophan | An essential amino acid having an indole side... |
| 2 | German | Tryptophan | tryptophan (amino acid) |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | φαίνω | I cause to appear, bring to light; I show,... |
| 4 | English | -type | impressed form; stamp; print; typical form; Used... |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | τύπος | A blow, pressing; The results of a blow: mark,... |
| 6 | Ancient Greek | τύπτω | to beat, strike, smite; to beat, strike oneself |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | (s)tewp- | to push, to stick |
| 8 | Proto-Indo-European | (s)tew- | to push, to hit |
via English YL
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | YL | A female radio amateur; Initialism of young... |
| 2 | English | young lady | Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic... |