anceps

Latin

Etymology

From an- ("two") and caput ("head.")

Adjective

anceps m, f, n, (genitive ancipitis); third declension

1. double-headed, having two heads
2. (of mountains) having two summits or peaks
3. (of swords) double-edged
4. divided into two parts
5. wavering, doubtful, uncertain
6. dangerous, hazardous

Inflection

Number	Singular			Plural
Case \ Gender	M.F.	N.		MM.FF.	NN.
nominative	anceps	anceps		ancipitēs	ancipitia
genitive	ancipitis	ancipitis		ancipitium	ancipitium
dative	ancipitī	ancipitī		ancipitibus	ancipitibus
accusative	ancipitem	anceps		ancipitēs	ancipitia
ablative	ancipitī	ancipitī		ancipitibus	ancipitibus
vocative	anceps	anceps		ancipitēs	ancipitia

Synonyms

• (double-headed): biceps

Descendants

• English: syllaba anceps