λιτός

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Ancient Greek

Etymology 1

Derived from λίς (lís, smooth)

Pronunciation

 
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Adjective

λῑτός (lītósm (feminine λῑτή, neuter λῑτόν); first/second declension

  1. simple, plain
  2. inexpensive, frugal
  3. poor
  4. smooth, even, plane
  5. paltry, petty, small
Inflection
Derived terms

Etymology 2

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Pronunciation

 

Adjective

λῐτός (litósm (feminine λῐτή, neuter λῐτόν); first/second declension

  1. An epithet of γαῖα (gaîa)
Inflection

Etymology 3

See λίσσομαι (líssomai).

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

λῐτός (litósm (feminine λῐτή, neuter λῐτόν); first/second declension

  1. suppliant, supplicatory
Inflection

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Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek λῑτός.

Pronunciation

Adjective

λιτός (litósm (feminine λιτή, neuter λιτό)

  1. simple, frugal, economical, thrifty, spartan
  2. laconic, terse

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