σύν

Ancient Greek

Etymology

  • A primary preposition denoting union; with or together (but much closer than μετά or παρά), that is, by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition, etc.: Possibly from Proto-Indo-European *sem- (one, together).

Pronunciation

Preposition

σύν (sun)

  1. beside, with.

Usage notes

  • In compounds it has similar applications, including completeness.

Derived terms

Descendants

  • English: syn-, sym-, via συν- (syn-), συμ- (sym-)

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