παθικός

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From πᾰ́θος (páthos, passivity) +‎ -ῐκός (-ikós, adjectival suffix).

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

πᾰθῐκός (pathikósm or f (neuter πᾰθῐκόν); second declension

  1. (in a sexual intercourse) Remaining passive.

Inflection

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Latin: pathicus
  • English: pathic

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