θρεπτικός

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

τρέφω (tréphō, future/aorist stem: θρεπ-) +‎ -τῐκός (-tikós)

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

θρεπτῐκός (threptikósm (feminine θρεπτῐκή, neuter θρεπτῐκόν); first/second declension

  1. able to feed or rear, nourishing, nutritious
  2. of or promoting growth
  3. causing to heal up

Declension

Descendants

  • English: threptic
  • Greek: θρεπτικός (threptikós)

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