ἄβατος

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From ἀ- (a-, negation prefix) +‎ βᾰτός (batós, passable, accessible).

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

ἄβᾰτος (ábatosm or f (neuter ἄβᾰτον); second declension

  1. untrodden, inaccessible
  2. (of mountains) impassable
  3. (of rivers) not fordable
  4. desolate, deserted
  5. (of holy places) not to be trodden
  6. (figuratively) pure, chaste
  7. (of a horse) not ridden

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Descendants

  • Translingual: Abatus

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