λῆξις

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Ancient Greek

Etymology 1

From λαγχάνω (lankhánō, to obtain by lot) +‎ -σῐς (-sis).

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Noun

λῆξῐς (lêxisf (genitive λήξεως); third declension

  1. determination or appointment by lot
  2. portion assigned by lot, allotment
  3. section of a body, determined by lot
  4. (in the plural) fortunes, wealths
  5. assigned sphere, world, province
  6. written complaint lodged with the archon, as the first step in private actions
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Etymology 2

From λήγω (lḗgō, to leave off, cease) +‎ -σῐς (-sis).

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Noun

λῆξῐς (lêxisf (genitive λήξεως); third declension

  1. cessation, ceasing
  2. death, decay
  3. termination, suffix
  4. end, extremity
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Descendants
  • Greek: λήξη (líxi)

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