Where does “elektronis” come from?
elektronis (Indonesian) comes from Dutch elektronisch, from Dutch elektron, from English electron, from Latin ēlectrum, from Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον — amber; alloy of gold and silver, electrum.
elektronis (Indonesian): Electronic
Definitions
- Electronic
Ancestry of “elektronis”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutch | elektronisch | electronic |
| 2 | Dutch | elektron | electron |
| 3 | English | electron | The subatomic particle having a negative charge... |
| 4 | Latin | ēlectrum | amber |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | ἤλεκτρον | amber; alloy of gold and silver, electrum |