ἄγαμος

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See also: άγαμος

Ancient Greek

Etymology

ἀ- (a-) +‎ γάμος (gámos)

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

ἄγᾰμος (ágamosm or f (neuter ἄγᾰμον); second declension

  1. unmarried, single

Usage notes

  • In Classical Greek, ἄγαμος is used for males only. ἄνανδρος (ánandros) is the term used for females. In later Greek, however, ἄγαμος is also found applied to women, as in the New Testament (Corinthians I, 7:11).

Inflection

Descendants

  • Greek: αγαμία (agamía)
  • English: agamy

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