Where does “rullemotstand” come from?
rullemotstand (Norwegian Nynorsk) comes from Norwegian Nynorsk motstand, from Norwegian Nynorsk stand, from English stand, from English op, from English op shop, from English opportunity, from English opportune, from Middle French opportunité — passed , crossed.
rullemotstand (Norwegian Nynorsk): rolling resistance
Definitions
- rolling resistance
Ancestry of “rullemotstand”, step by step
rullemotstand traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Norwegian Nynorsk motstand
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwegian Nynorsk | motstand | resistance; resistor |
| 2 | Norwegian Nynorsk | stand | condition, order, state; height, level, reading;... |
| 3 | English | stand | "To position or be positioned physically."; "To... |
| 4 | English | op | An operation; An amateur radio operator; An... |
| 5 | English | op shop | A shop, usually operated by a charity, to which... |
| 6 | English | opportunity | A chance for advancement, progress or profit; A... |
| 7 | English | opportune | Suitable for some particular purpose; At a... |
| 8 | Middle French | opportunité | — |
| 9 | Latin | opportūnitās | convenience, fitness |
| 10 | Latin | opportūnus | suitable |
| 11 | Latin | Portus | ” or, later, “Portus Rōmae”}} Portus large artificial harbour of Ancient Rome |
| 12 | Proto-Italic | portus | harbour |
| 13 | Proto-Indo-European | pértus | crossing |
| 14 | Proto-Indo-European | per- | before, in front; first; to go through |
| 15 | Proto-Indo-European | pr̥tós | passed , crossed |
via Norwegian Nynorsk rulle
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwegian Nynorsk | rulle | to roll |