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We usually say "neural networks" and not "neuronal networks"

• mdp2021 5y ago
  I think in Greek 'neura' and 'neuron' are equivalent. The perception that '-on' indicate the single or ideal entity ("ion, electron, muon...") comes from Whewell and Faraday ('-on' ex "ienai": the "goer" particles) and fully postdates the use of 'neuron'. Edit: also see the comment from member martopix, nearby ( https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=30988150 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=30988150 )
  • tomrod 5y ago
    You have the correct etymology, but the convention is for "Neural Network" in ML and "Neuronal Network" in Neuroscience for we laymen.
    • mdp2021 5y ago
      As noted in the reference to the post from martopix :)