καρτερός

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

From Proto-Indo-European *kr̥t-, zero grade of *kret- with the suffix -ρός (-rós); compare κράτος (krátos, might, strength), κρατύς (kratús, mighty, strong).

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Adjective

καρτερός (karterósm (feminine καρτερᾱ́, neuter καρτερόν); first/second declension

  1. strong, staunch, mighty
  2. steadfast
  3. obstinate
  4. violent

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