ananke
See also: Ananke
English
editEtymology
editFrom Ancient Greek ἀνάγκη (anánkē, “necessity”).
Pronunciation
editNoun
editananke (uncountable)
- 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
editTranslations
editnecessity beyond all supplications or sway
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See also
editItalian
editNoun
editananke f (invariable)
- Alternative spelling of ananche
Portuguese
editNoun
editananke f (uncountable)
- (Ancient Greek culture) ananke (necessity beyond all supplications or sway)
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