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algorithmic (adj.)[algorithmic 词源字典]: by 1799, from algorithm + -ic. In reference to symbolic rules or language, by 1881.[algorithmic etymology, algorithmic origin, 英语词源]
arrhythmic (adj.): 1853, "without rhythm," in relation to musical sensibility, Modern Latin, from Greek arrhythmos "irregular, unrhythmical, without measure," from a- "not" (see a- (3)) + rhythmos (see rhythm). Medical arrhythmia "irregularity of pulse" is attested from 1888, from Greek noun of action from arrhythmos. Related: Arrhythmically.
brahmin (n.): "member of Boston's upper class," 1823, figurative use of Brahman "member of the highest priestly Hindu caste," late 15c., from Sanskrit brahmana-s, from brahman- "prayer," also "the universal soul, the Absolute," which is of uncertain origin. Related to Brahma.
eurythmic (adj.): also eurhythmic, "harmonious," 1831, from Greek eurythmia "rhythmical order," from eurythmos "rhythmical, well-proportioned," from eu "well, good" (see eu-) + rhythmos "rhythm" (see rhythm). Related: Eurythmics (1912 in reference to a system of rhythmical bodily movements or dance exercises); eurythmy.
isthmian (adj.): c. 1600, from Latin isthmius, from Greek isthmios, from isthmos (see isthmus).
Kashmir: from Sanskrit Kashypamara "land of Kashyap," said to be the name of a renowned sage. Related: Kashmiri.
Lakshmi: Hindu goddess of beauty, from Sanskrit lakshmi "mark, fortue, riches, beauty."
logarithmic (adj.): 1690s, from logarithm + -ic. Related: Logarithmical (1630s).
Messerschmitt (n.): type of German warplane, 1940, from name of Willy Messerschmitt (1898-1978), German aircraft designer. The surname is literally "cutler, knife-maker."
pashmina (adj.): from Persian pashmin "woolen," from pashm "wool, down," from PIE *pek- "to pluck out" (see fight (v.)).
polyrhythmic (adj.): 1883, from poly- + rhythmic.
pushmi-pullyu (n.): fictional two-headed mammal, from "Dr. Dolittle" (1922), coined by Hugh Lofting from the expressions push me, pull you. Popularized by the 1967 film version of the book.
rhythmic (adj.): 1560s, from French rhythmique or directly from Latin rhythmicus, from Greek rhythmikos, from rhythmos (see rhythm). Related: Rhythmical; rhythmically.
Schmidt (n.): type of astronomical telescope lens used for photography, 1939, from Estonian-born German optician Bernhard Voldemar Schmidt (1879-1935), who invented it.
arrhythmia: "A condition in which the heart beats with an irregular or abnormal rhythm", Late 19th century: from Greek arruthmia 'lack of rhythm', from a- 'without' + rhuthmos (see rhythm).
eurhythmics: "A system of rhythmical physical movements to music used to teach musical understanding (especially in Steiner schools) or for therapeutic purposes, evolved by Émile Jaques-Dalcroze", Early 20th century: from eu- 'well' + rhythm + -ics.
eurhythmic: "(Especially of architecture or art) in or relating to harmonious proportion", Mid 19th century: based on Greek euruthmia 'proportion' + -ic.