Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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ἀ- (a-, to rub) +‎ τείρω (teírō) +‎ -ής (-ḗs), thus literally ‘unrubbable’

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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ἀτειρής (ateirḗsm or f (neuter ἀτειρές); third declension

  1. indestructible, durable
  2. indefatigable
  3. stubborn

Declension

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Further reading

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