Epicurus
English
editEtymology
editFrom Latin Epicūrus, from Ancient Greek Ἐπίκουρος (Epíkouros).
Pronunciation
editProper noun
editEpicurus
- (historical) An ancient Greek philosopher, founder of the movement known as Epicureanism.
Translations
editancient Greek philosopher
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Dutch
editEtymology
editFrom Latin Epicūrus, from Ancient Greek Ἐπίκουρος (Epíkouros).
Pronunciation
editProper noun
editEpicurus m
- Epicurus (ancient Greek philosopher)
Derived terms
editLatin
editEtymology
editBorrowed from Ancient Greek Ἐπίκουρος (Epíkouros).
Pronunciation
edit- (Classical Latin) IPA(key): /e.piˈkuː.rus/, [ɛpɪˈkuːrʊs̠]
- (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): /e.piˈku.rus/, [epiˈkuːrus]
Proper noun
editEpicūrus m sg (genitive Epicūrī); second declension
- A Greek name, Epicurus, notably borne by a philosopher
Declension
editSecond-declension noun, singular only.
singular | |
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nominative | Epicūrus |
genitive | Epicūrī |
dative | Epicūrō |
accusative | Epicūrum |
ablative | Epicūrō |
vocative | Epicūre |
Descendants
edit- Italian: Epicuro
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