ληπτός

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From λαμβάνω (lambánō, I take) +‎ -τός (-tós).

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Adjective

ληπτός (lēptósm (feminine ληπτή, neuter ληπτόν); first/second declension

  1. apprehended, taken
    1. (later) apprehended by the senses, comprehended
    2. (Stoic philosophy) acceptable, not to be refused if offered

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