ἄδηλος

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From ᾰ̓- (a-, un-) +‎ δῆλος (dêlos, clear).

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

ᾰ̓́δηλος (ádēlosm or f (neuter ᾰ̓́δηλον); second declension

  1. invisible
    • 750 BCE – 650 BCE, Hesiod, Works and Days 6:
      Ῥεῖα δ’ ἀρίζηλον μινύθει καὶ ἄδηλον ἀέξει.
      Rheîa d’ arízēlon minúthei kaì ádēlon aéxei.
      Easily he diminishes the conspicuous man and increases the obscure man.

Declension