Etymology of the English word oligotrophic
the English word
oligotrophicderived from the English word
trophicderived from the Greek word
trophikos, τροϕικός
derived from the Greek word
trophe, τροϕή, τροφή (nourishment; nourishment; by implication, rations (wages))
using the English prefix
oligo-derived from the Greek word
oligos, ὀλίγος (few; puny (in extent, degree, number, duration or value); especially neuter somewhat)
Usage
Word found in Modern English
