Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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Back-formation from κερτομέω (kertoméō, to taunt, sneer).

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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κέρτομος (kértomosm or f (neuter κέρτομον); second declension

  1. stinging, reproachful
  2. mocking, delusive

Declension

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Further reading

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