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Etymology of the Latin word trapezoides

the New Latin word trapezoides
derived from the Late Greek word trapezoeides, τραπεζοειδής
derived from the Greek word trapezion, τραπέζιον (small four-sided table)
derived from the Greek word trapeza, τράπεζα (a table or stool (as being four-legged), usually for food (figuratively, a meal); also a counter for money (figuratively, a broker's office for loans at interest))
derived from the Greek word trapez, τραπέζ
using the Greek suffix -oeides, -οειδής
derived from the Greek word eidos, εἶδος (form, likeness, appearance, resemblance; a view; form )
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *weid-

Derivations in other languages

English trapezoid

Usage

Word found in New Latin



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