myEtymology.com: English etymology of kymograph

Etymology of the English word kymograph

the English word kymograph

using the English suffix -graph

derived from the French suffix -graph

derived from the Greek word graphos, γραϕος

derived from the Greek word graphein, γράφω (to draw)

derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *gerbh-

derived from the Greek word kuma, κῦμα (a billow (as bursting or toppling))

derived from the Greek word kuein, κύειν

derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *keuə-

using the Greek suffix -graph

using the English prefix kymo-

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

Word found in Modern English