See also: ἄκαρπος

Greek

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Etymology

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Inherited from Ancient Greek ἄκαρπος (ákarpos). By surface analysis, ά- (á-, un-, privative a-) +‎ (καρπός) καρπ- ((karpós) karp-, fruit) + -ος.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈa.kaɾ.pos/
  • Hyphenation: ά‧καρ‧πος

Adjective

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άκαρπος (ákarposm (feminine άκαρπη, neuter άκαρπο)

  1. barren, unfruitful, fruitless, infertile
  2. (figuratively) fruitless, unsuccessful

Declension

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