ananke

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English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀνάγκη (anankē, necessity)

Noun

ananke (uncountable)

  1. Necessity beyond all supplications or sway. Conceived as the ultimate dictator of all fate and circumstances, to which even the gods must ultimately pay homage and deference.

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Last modified on 19 May 2013, at 18:00