no, it’s not “Now!” (what does that even mean?
“stat” is about something that stands/remains stable (from Greek “statos”)
The temperature is static (another example of a word derived from that)
The word thermostat comes from the Greek “thermos” (heat) and “status” (standing or stationary), which translated loosely means “keep heat at a steady level.”
toofpic@lemmy.world 7 months ago
no, it’s not “Now!” (what does that even mean?
“stat” is about something that stands/remains stable (from Greek “statos”)
The temperature is static (another example of a word derived from that)
floo@retrolemmy.com 7 months ago
Nope. statum is the accusatory singular of status
Its Latin.
You were right about “thermos” being Greek
SLVRDRGN@lemmy.world 7 months ago
The word thermostat comes from the Greek “thermos” (heat) and “status” (standing or stationary), which translated loosely means “keep heat at a steady level.”
toofpic@lemmy.world 7 months ago
Yeah, whatever, “temperature now!”, you’re super intelligent and a polyglot.
floo@retrolemmy.com 7 months ago
Way to project your own insecurities, lol
I think it’s time for you to step away from the computer and go outside.