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Etymology of the English word diastrophism

the English word diastrophism

derived from the Greek word diastrophe, διαστροφή, διαστροϕή

derived from the Greek word diastrephein, διαστρέφω (to distort; misinterpret, or (morally) corrupt)

using the Medieval Greek prefix dia-, δια-

derived from the Greek word dia, διά (through, between)

The earliest known usage of diastrophism in English dates from the 19th century.

Word found in Modern English