Where does “elektromagnet” come from?
elektromagnet (Swedish) comes from Swedish magnet, from Latin magnēs, from Ancient Greek μαγνήτης λίθος — Magnesian stone.
elektromagnet (Swedish): an electromagnet
Definitions
- an electromagnet
Ancestry of “elektromagnet”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swedish | magnet | a magnet |
| 2 | Latin | magnēs | — |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | μαγνήτης λίθος | Magnesian stone |