Disk
/dɪsk/noun
A flat, thin, circular object or surface.
Did you know?The word 'disk' is linked to ancient Greek rituals where round objects were used in sacred ceremonies, symbolizing eternity and the cosmos.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dʰisk-
“to separate, divide, or cut.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
δίσκος (dískos)
“a round object or plate, often used in athletic games and religious ceremonies.”
Latin
Latin
discus
“a disc or disk, especially one used in sports.”
Old French
Old French
disque
“a flat object or surface.”
Middle English
Middle English
disk
“a flat, circular object, borrowed from Old French.”
Modern English
English
disk
“referring to any flat, circular object, notably in technology.”