ananke

See also: Ananke

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀνάγκη (anánkē, “necessity”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /əˈnæŋki/

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Noun

ananke (uncountable)

1. Necessity beyond all supplications or sway. Conceived as the ultimate dictator of all fate and circumstances, to which even the gods must ultimately pay homage and deference.

Related terms

• anankastic

Translations

necessity beyond all supplications or sway

• Portuguese: ananke f

See also

• tao

Italian

Noun

ananke f (invariable)

1. Alternative spelling of ananche

Portuguese

Noun

ananke f (uncountable)

1. (Ancient Greek culture) ananke (necessity beyond all supplications or sway)