εἰρωνικός

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

εἴρων (eírōn, someone who feigns ignorance) +‎ -ικός (-ikós, adjective suffix).

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

εἰρωνικός (eirōnikósm (feminine εἰρωνῐκή, neuter εἰρωνῐκόν); first/second declension

  1. insincere, feigning ignorance

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