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Etymology of the English word orthopedic

the English word orthopedic
derived from the French word orthopédique
derived from the French word orthopédie
using the French prefix ortho-
derived from the Greek word pais, παῖς (a boy (as often beaten with impunity), or (by analogy), a girl, and (genitive case) a child; specially, a slave or servant (especially a minister to a king; and by eminence to God))
derived from the Greek word paideia, παιδεία (tutorage; education or training; by implication, disciplinary correction)
derived from the Greek word pais, παῖς (a boy (as often beaten with impunity), or (by analogy), a girl, and (genitive case) a child; specially, a slave or servant (especially a minister to a king; and by eminence to God))
derived from the Greek word paidos, παιδός

Derivations in English

orthopedics

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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