Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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From the root of πείθω (peíthō, I persuade) +‎ -νος (-nos, adjective suffix).

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Adjective

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πῐθᾰνός (pithanósm (feminine πῐθᾰνή, neuter πῐθᾰνόν); first/second declension

  1. persuasive, influential, winning
  2. plausible, credible
  3. (art) true to nature, natural
  4. easy to persuade, credulous
  5. obedient, docile

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Descendants

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  • Greek: πιθανός (pithanós)

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Greek

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Etymology

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From the Ancient Greek πιθανός (pithanós).

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Adjective

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πιθανός (pithanósm (feminine πιθανή, neuter πιθανό)

  1. likely, possible, potential, probable
    Είναι πιθανός ο πυρηνικός πόλεμος Ινδίας – Πακιστάν.
    Eínai pithanós o pyrinikós pólemos Indías – Pakistán.
    Nuclear war between India and Pakistan is a real possibility.

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