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Ancient Greek
Etymology
ἐκτείνω (ekteínō) + -ης (-ēs)
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ek.te.nɛ̌ːs/ → /ek.teˈnis/ → /ek.teˈnis/
Adjective
ἐκτενής • (ektenḗs) m or f (neuter ἐκτενές); third declension
- stretched out, strained, outstretched, extended
- (figuratively) strenuous, intense, intent, insistent, fervent, assiduous
- (figuratively) unceasing, persistent
- (figuratively) impending, instant
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