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Greek to English

Translating words from Greek to English requires the use of a Greek-English dictionary or a web-based translator. Consulting a person fluent with the language will greatly help in learning the correct pronunciation of words.

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What does the Greek root word Mitos mean?

The original definition is ''a piece of string'' . In ancient times (Orphic mysteries) it was also a demon, personification of the male sperm.

What does the greek root word aster mean?

From the word αστέρας (asteras) ancient αστήρ (astir) meaning star.

Based on your knowledge of Greek roots what word most likely means an incorrect naming or labeling of an object?

The word misnomer. mis-nomer . mis- meaning ''wrong'', incorrect. From the Greek όνομα (onoma) meaning name we have the Latin nomen, nominare meaning ''to name'', and nommer.
Misnomer

What words have the stem archy?

Some words with the stem "archy" include monarchy, oligarchy, anarchy, and hierarchy.

Which term is based on the Greek root word for water and fear?

The term based on the Greek root word for water and fear is "hydrophobia." It is used to describe an irrational fear of water or of being in water.

What does se fxaristw mean?

The correct spelling for this word is "Eycharisto" written in Greek like this "Ευχαριστώ" which means Thank You in English

What is the Greek root for both or around?

The Greek root word for around is περι- (peri-) like peripheral, perimetry. The root word for both is αμφο- and αμφι- (αμφότεροι). Also δι- (di- or dy-) and διπλο- is used and I think there is correlation between the English bi- (from Latin bis, bi-) and di- but i couldn't confirmed it.

Dikaryotic is based on the Greek root word?

The name dikaryon comes from the Greek words δι (di) meaning "two" and καρυόν (karyon) meaning "nut", referring to the cell nucleus. So, basically it means two nuclei.

Greek root word of bibliosoph is?

The Greek root word of "bibliosoph" is "biblio" which means book or relating to books. The word "soph" is not a Greek root word, but rather a suffix that can be added to indicate wisdom or knowledge. Therefore, "bibliosoph" combines the roots "biblio" and "soph" to mean a lover of books or someone knowledgeable about books.

What is the definition of auxilium?

Auxilium in Latin means "help; assistance; aid". It is related to the verb augere "to increase; to augment"; perfect-tense forms of augere have the same aux- stem (auxi "I have increased"), which is from aug- plus the perfect formant -s-.

The plural auxilia was used in a military context to mean "auxiliary troops", which added to and assisted the regular legions.

What dos logos mean?

"Logos" is a Greek term used to denote logic, reasoning, or argumentation. In philosophy and rhetoric, it refers to the use of logic and evidence to persuade an audience. In communication theory, logos is one of the three modes of persuasion, along with ethos (ethical appeal) and pathos (emotional appeal).

How do you say seal in Russian?

The word "seal" in Russian is pronounced as "тюлень" (tyulen').

What is the greek word for stage?

There are many Greek words meaning different things for stage.

σκηνή (skini), when talking about the theatre stage

σκαλωσιά (skalosia), when talking about construction stage

βαθμίδα (vathmida) or φάση (fasi), when talking about progress e.g. first stage of a project

What does papou mean?

It means "grandfather" or "grandpa" in Greek. But you usually would call him (when you address him) "papou," without the "s."

What do the Greek words πολιτική and οικονομία mean in English and what are your definitions of the words?

"Πολιτική" translates to "politics" and refers to the activities associated with governance, decision-making, and power dynamics within a society. "Οικονομία" translates to "economy" and encompasses the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services within a society. In general, "politics" deals with governance and power relations, while "economy" focuses on the production and distribution of resources.