Ancient Greek edit

Etymology edit

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

Pronunciation edit

 

Adjective edit

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

  1. indestructible, durable
  2. indefatigable
  3. stubborn

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Further reading edit