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Greek
Pronunciation
Prefix
κάτ- • (kát-)
- Alternative form of κατ- (kat-) of κατα- (kata-)
- κάτ- (kát-) + ισχνός (ischnós, “thin”) → κάτισχνος (kátischnos, “extremely thin”)
Usage notes
Οccurs before vowels which used to receive the ancient smooth breathing (οξεία).
Derived terms