κέρτομος

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

Back-formation from κερτομέω (kertoméō, to taunt, sneer).

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

κέρτομος (kértomosm or f (neuter κέρτομον); second declension

  1. stinging, reproachful
  2. mocking, delusive

Declension

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