ἐπιζήμιος

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Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

ἐπι- (epi-, loss, damage) +‎ ζημίᾱ (zēmíā) +‎ -ιος (-ios)

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

ἐπιζήμῐος (epizḗmiosm or f (neuter ἐπιζήμῐον); second declension

  1. bringing loss, hurtful, damaging
  2. prejudicial
  3. penal
  4. liable to punishment

Declension

Descendants

  • Greek: επιζήμιος (epizímios) (learned)

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