ὑποτείνω

Ancient Greek edit

Etymology edit

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

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Verb edit

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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Descendants edit

  • English: hypotenuse

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