Etymology of the English word diesis
the English word
diesisderived from the Latin word
diesis (quarter tone; first audible note of instrument)
derived from the Greek word
diesis, δίεσις
derived from the Greek word
diiemiderived from the Greek word
dia, διά (through, between)
derived from the Greek word
iemiDate
The earliest known usage of diesis in English dates from the 16th century.
Usage
Word found in Modern English
