ὑποτείνω

Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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From ῠ̔πο- (hupo-, below) +‎ τείνω (teínō, to stretch, spread).

Pronunciation

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Verb

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ὑποτείνω (hupoteínō)

  1. to stretch under, put under
  2. (geometry) to extend under, subtend
  3. to strain, pull hard
  4. to hold out hopes, offer
  5. to lay or put before one, present, suggest

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Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • English: hypotenuse

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