γνώμη

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From γνω- (gnō-), the root of γιγνώσκω (gignṓskō, to know) +‎ -μη (-mē).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

γνώμη (gnṓmēf (genitive γνώμης); first declension

  1. means of knowing: sign, mark
  2. mind, intelligence
  3. judgment, understanding, reason
  4. will
  5. opinion
  6. decision

Declension

Descendants

  • Greek: γνώμη (gnómi)
  • Latin: grōma

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Greek

Etymology

Inherited from Ancient Greek γνώμη (gnṓmē).

Pronunciation

Noun

γνώμη (gnómif (plural γνώμες)

  1. opinion, perception (subjective thought)

Declension

singular plural
nominative γνώμη (gnómi) γνώμες (gnómes)
genitive γνώμης (gnómis) γνωμών (gnomón)
accusative γνώμη (gnómi) γνώμες (gnómes)
vocative γνώμη (gnómi) γνώμες (gnómes)

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