myEtymology.com: English etymology of actiniform

Etymology of the English word actiniform

the English word actiniform

using the English prefix actino-

derived from the Greek prefix aktino-

derived from the Greek word aktis, ἀκτίς

using the English suffix -form

derived from the Latin word forma (form; shape, likeness; form, likeness; shape, form; form, figure, appearance)

derived from the Greek word forma

using the English prefix actin-

The earliest known usage of actiniform in English dates from the 20th century.