Where does “cianrialtán” come from?
cianrialtán (Irish) comes from Irish rialtán, from Irish án, from Old Irish ín, from Proto-Celtic sindos, from Proto-Indo-European sḗm, from Proto-Indo-European sem- — together, one.
cianrialtán (Irish): remote control device used to operate an appliance or mechanical toy from a short distance away
Definitions
- remote control device used to operate an appliance or mechanical toy from a short distance away
Ancestry of “cianrialtán”, step by step
cianrialtán traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via Irish rialtán
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irish | rialtán | regulator |
| 2 | Irish | án | bright, brilliant; splendid, noble |
| 3 | Old Irish | ín | fast, period of fasting |
| 4 | Proto-Celtic | sindos | this |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | sḗm | one |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | sem- | together, one |
via Irish Cian
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irish | Cian | used in Ireland |
| 2 | Old Irish | cían | far, distant; long-lasting |
| 3 | Proto-Celtic | *keinos | long (of time) |
via English remote control
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | remote control | A device used to operate an appliance (such as a television, vehicle or mechanical toy) from a short distance away |