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Etymology of the English word ballistics

the English word ballistics
using the English suffix -ics
derived from the English word ballistic
derived from the English word ballista
derived from the Latin word ballista (ballista, large military engine for throwing stones and missiles)
derived from the Greek word ballistes
derived from the Greek word ballein, βάλλω (to throw)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *gʷelə-
using the English suffix -ic

Derivations in English

aeroballistics

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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