Where does “பொறியியல்” come from?
பொறியியல் (Tamil) comes from Tamil இயல் — to be able to, be possible.
Ancestry of “பொறியியல்”, step by step
பொறியியல் traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Tamil இயல்
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tamil | இயல் | to be able to, be possible |
via Tamil பொறி
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tamil | பொறி | to snap, spring, as a trap, gunlock, etc |