ἐξαφανίζω

Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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From ἐκ- (ek-, out) +‎ ἀφανίζω (aphanízō, to do away with, destroy), the latter from ἀφανής (aphanḗs, unseen) +‎ -ίζω (-ízō, verb-forming suffix).

Pronunciation

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Verb

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ἐξᾰφᾰνίζω (exaphanízō)

  1. to destroy utterly
  2. (passive voice) to disappear utterly

Inflection

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Descendants

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  • Greek: εξαφανίζω (exafanízo) (learned)

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