Post claims 'algorithm' derives from al-Khwarizmi's family name

A Mastodon post, shared via a Bluesky bridge, says the word 'algorithm' comes from the family name of Persian scholar Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi. The item is truncated and shows no sourcing or wider pickup.

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1. 27 Oct, 01:40 UTCFirst appeared on Paul Cantrell

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• RE: https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://bsky.app /profile/did:plc:htdsafwakqmzvuk2oivijzn6/post/3myt3ada7mk2l The word “algorPaul Cantrell