Anodos

/əˈnoʊdoʊs/ noun

Definition

The etymological root from Greek meaning 'way' or 'path,' specifically referring to an upward journey or ascent.

Etymology

From Greek an- (up, back) + hodos (way, path). The root word used to create anode and related scientific terms.

Kelly Says

This single Greek word 'hodos' (way) gave us not just anode, but also exodus (way out), episode (way in), and method (way after)—it's a linguistic superhero hiding in plain sight throughout English!

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