ἄκρατος

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From ἀ- (a-) +‎ κεράννυμι (keránnumi) +‎ -τος (-tos).

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

ἄκρᾱτος (ákrātosm or f (neuter ἄκρᾱτον); second declension

  1. unmixed, neat, sheer (of liquids)
  2. pure, simple (of any object)
  3. pure, absolute (of qualities)
  4. intemperate, violent (of persons)

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