Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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Expressive cross of σκήπτω (skḗptō, to prop, stay) +‎ στηρίζω (stērízō, to be firmly set or fixed).

Pronunciation

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Verb

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σκηρῐ́πτω (skēríptō)

  1. to prop, fix, plant firmly
  2. (mediopassive) to support oneself, uphold oneself

Inflection

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