κρύφιος

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word κρύφιος. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word κρύφιος, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say κρύφιος in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word κρύφιος you have here. The definition of the word κρύφιος will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofκρύφιος, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From κρύπτω (krúptō, hide, conceal) +‎ -ιος (-ios, pertaining to, belonging to)

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

κρύφῐος (krúphiosm (feminine κρῠφίᾱ, neuter κρύφῐον); first/second declension

  1. hidden, concealed
  2. secret, clandestine
  3. occult

Declension

Noun

κρύφῐος (krúphiosm (genitive κρῠφίου); second declension

  1. (Koine, in the vocative) my friend
  2. a fabulous gem
  3. title of a grade of initiates in the mysteries of Mithras

Declension

Further reading