English word origin

Etymology of s-

Abbreviation of scalar (“particle with spin 0”).

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Source etymology 1

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prefix

Subatomic particles with a spin (quantum angular momentum) of 0, predicted by supersymmetry; the bosonic equivalent of known fermions.

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Abbreviation of scalar (“particle with spin 0”).

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Source etymology 2

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secondary form

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Abbreviation of sec- (“secondary”).

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Source etymology 3

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Super.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Abbreviation of super.

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