Where does “octaedron” come from?
octaedron (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek ἕδρα, from Proto-Hellenic *hédrā.
octaedron (Latin): octahedron; accusative singular of octaedros
Definitions
- octahedron; accusative singular of octaedros
Ancestry of “octaedron”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἕδρα | seat, chair, stool, bench; the act of sitting;... |
| 2 | Proto-Hellenic | *hédrā | — |
Words derived from “octaedron”