μηχανή

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • contrivance, machine, device, gear
  • way, means

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *megʰ- (be able, capable, help, be able to, power, sorcerer).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*megʰ-

Gloss

be able, capable, help, be able to, power, sorcerer

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

力

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