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Greek
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ὄν (ón), neuter gender of present participle ὤν (ṓn) of the verb εἰμί (eimí, “I am”).
Pronunciation
Noun
ον • (on) n (plural όντα)
- being, creature
Declension
Declension of ον
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singular
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plural
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| nominative
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ον (on)
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όντα (ónta)
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| genitive
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όντος (óntos)
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όντων (ónton)
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| accusative
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ον (on)
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όντα (ónta)
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| vocative
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ον (on)
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όντα (ónta)
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Participle
ον • (on)
- (dated) nominative/accusative/vocative neuter singular of ων (on) “being”
Usage notes
- With the same function as the modern indeclinable present participle όντας (óntas).