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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek ἀγενής (agenḗs, base, lowborn).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /aʝeˈnis/
  • Hyphenation: α‧γε‧νής

Adjective

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αγενής (agenísm (feminine αγενής, neuter αγενές)

  1. rude, impolite, uncivil (bad-mannered)
    Αυτή η υπάλληλος ήταν αγενέστατη.
    Aftí i ypállilos ítan agenéstati.
    That employee was most rude.
  2. base (as in base metal), nonprecious (metals such as lead, copper)

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