Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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From διπλόος (diplóos, double) +‎ -όω (-óō, factitive verb suffix).

Pronunciation

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Verb

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διπλόω (diplóō)

  1. to repeat a process
  2. to double, multiply by two
  3. (perfect passive) to be bent in half (of a sword or bowstring)
  4. to repay twice the original amount

Inflection

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