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Actually microscope (like most similar words eg telescope, periscope, endoscope etc) is borrowed from greek: μικροσκόπιο, which is generated from μικρό + σκοπέω
by spapas82 7y ago
Actually microscope (like most similar words eg telescope, periscope, endoscope etc) is borrowed from greek: μικροσκόπιο, which is generated from μικρό + σκοπέω meaning small + look at.
- godelski 7y agoActually.... we are saying the same thing. Scope comes from Greek. See here [0][1]. As we're speaking about language "actually" would conventionally be used in a manner to correct someone. This is why there's jokes like "Where does the mansplainer get their water? The well, actually". But in this case, you did not contradict me in any way. So instead you should say: "Specifically, microscope (like...) is borrowed from greek..." This would create a less contentious comment and still give the added value that you are trying to contribute. [0] https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microscope https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microscope [1] https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scope https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scope