Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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From δια- (dia-) +‎ λέγω (légō, to speak, choose, gather).

Pronunciation

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Verb

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δῐᾰλέγω (dialégō)

  1. to choose, gather, pick (out), select

Usage notes

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The middle form διαλέγομαι (dialégomai) is a deponent in its own right.

Inflection

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Further reading

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Greek

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Etymology

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Inherited from Ancient Greek διαλέγω (dialégō), from δια- (dia-) +‎ λέγω (légo) (sense "choose" of ancient λέγω (légō)).
For the passive voice sense "discuss", a learned internal borrowing from Ancient Greek διαλέγομαι (dialégomai) (sense "say, tell" of ancient λέγω (légō))

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ðʝaˈle.ɣo/, /ði̯aˈle.ɣo/
  • Hyphenation: δι‧α‧λέ‧γω

Verb

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διαλέγω (dialégo) (past διάλεξα, passive διαλέγομαι, p‑past διαλέχτηκα, ppp διαλεγμένος)

  1. to choose, select, pick out

Conjugation

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Synonyms

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