Of course this got me wondering about the etymology:

-stat

noun combining form

1: stabilizing agent or device thermostat

2: instrument for reflecting (something specified) constantly in one direction heliostat

3: agent causing inhibition of growth without destruction bacteriostat

  • ObM@lemmy.world
    4·
    4 days ago

    I think for those classic clicky dumb thermostats they should be called thermochaser.

    You dial up a temp and that’s pretty much the least likely temp that you’re setting, the f****** think will overshoot panic, u-turn dive back past the set-point hit the breaks u-turn again apply full throttle.

    Or perhaps a thermotease. For when you do that fine adjustment to try and make it just barely click then 10 seconds later it’s too hot or cold… so you give it anither tiny tweak thinking you gotta be close but no, it’s miles away from clicking - burning away, quietly mocking you.

  • floo@retrolemmy.comEnglish
    24·
    4 days ago

    It is. Just in Latin. “Statum“ is the Latin word for “now” or “immediately”. “Thermo-” is a prefix which refers to temperature, especially when referring to heat.

    Roughly translated, it means “temperature now!”

    • toofpic@lemmy.world
      42·
      4 days 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.comEnglish
        22·
        4 days ago

        Nope. statum is the accusatory singular of status

        Its Latin.

        You were right about “thermos” being Greek

        • SLVRDRGN@lemmy.world
          11·
          3 days 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.”

          The thermostat’s actual function is to turn on the compressor when the ambient air temperature is higher than the set temperature of the unit. So it’s more about keeping things stable, not a demand of temperature. Amazing how quickly you went to block someone for pointing out something different than you (and correctly so). Does this point out insecurity on their end or yours?

          edit: source of info.

        • toofpic@lemmy.world
          23·
          4 days ago

          Yeah, whatever, “temperature now!”, you’re super intelligent and a polyglot.

          • floo@retrolemmy.comEnglish
            12·
            4 days ago

            Way to project your own insecurities, lol

            I think it’s time for you to step away from the computer and go outside.

            blocked