Etymology of the English word microorganism
the English word
microorganismusing the English prefix
micro-derived from the Greek word
mikros, μικρός (small; small (in size, quantity, number or dignity))
derived from the English word
organismderived from the English word
organderived from the Latin word
organum (implement; organ; organ pipe; mechanical device)
derived from the Greek word
organon, ὄργανον
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*werg-derived from the Greek word
organumderived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*werg-using the English suffix
-ismderived from the French suffix
-ismderived from the Latin suffix
-ismusderived from the Greek suffix
-ismos, -ισμός
suffix for verbs ending in "-izein" (cf. Latin "-izare")
Usage
Word found in Modern English
