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Where does “dynamo-” come from?

dynamo- (French) comes from Ancient Greek δύναμις, from Ancient Greek δύναμαι, from Proto-Hellenic *dunamai.

dynamo- (French): dynamo-

Definitions

  1. dynamo-

Ancestry of “dynamo-”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient Greekδύναμιςpower, might, strength; ability, skill; power,...
2Ancient Greekδύναμαιdeponent; to be able, capable, strong enough to...
3Proto-Hellenic*dunamai—

Words derived from “dynamo-”

  • dynamoscope
  • dynamomagnétique
  • dynamoélectrique
  • dynamométriquement
  • dynamométrie
  • dynamométrique
  • dynamomètre
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