ἀχρεῖος

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From ἀ- (a-, not) +‎ χρεία (khreía, need; use) +‎ -ιος (-ios, adjective suffix).

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

ἀχρεῖος (akhreîosm (feminine ἀχρείᾱ, neuter ἀχρεῖον); first/second declension

  1. useless, unprofitable
    Synonym: ἄχρηστος (ákhrēstos)
  2. unfit, unserviceable

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