ἄσκοπος

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Ancient Greek

Pronunciation

 

Etymology 1

From ἀ- (a-, not) +‎ σκοπέω (skopéō, to consider, examine) +‎ -ος (-os).

Adjective

ᾰ̓́σκοπος (ắskoposm or f (neuter ᾰ̓́σκοπον); second declension

  1. inconsiderate, heedless, unregarding
  2. not to be seen, invisible
  3. not to be understood, unintelligible
  4. bewildering, strange
Declension

Etymology 2

From ἀ- (a-, not) +‎ σκοπός (skopós, aim, goal).

Adjective

ᾰ̓́σκοπος (ắskoposm or f (neuter ᾰ̓́σκοπον); second declension

  1. aimless, without a goal
Declension
Descendants
  • > Greek: άσκοπος (áskopos) (inherited)

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