Where does “micron” come from?
micron (French) comes from Ancient Greek μικρόν, from Ancient Greek μικρός, from Proto-Indo-European mēy- — soft, tender, dear.
Ancestry of “micron”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | μικρόν | neuter nominative singular of μικρός; neuter... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | μικρός | little, small |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | mēy- | soft, tender, dear |
Words derived from “micron”