ἐπιτέμνω

Ancient Greek

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From ἐπῐ- (epi-, upon) +‎ τέμνω (témnō, to cut).

Pronunciation

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Verb

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ἐπῐτέμνω (epitémnō)

  1. to cut upon the surface, make an incision, gash
  2. to cut short
    1. to abridge, shorten, epitomize
    2. to cut off
    3. (passive voice) to be cut short, perish

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