"
my etymology.com

Etymology of the English word electrotonus

the English word electrotonus
derived from the New Latin word electrotonus
using the New Latin prefix electro-
derived from the Latin word electrum (electrum; amber; electron)
derived from the Greek word elektron, ἤλεκτρον (amber)

Date

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

Usage

Word found in Modern English



© 2008 myetymology.com - the etymology of all words
Dapyx Software: MP3 Explorer | Ebook Manager | Zenithic