ἄληπτος

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From ἀ- (a-) +‎ ληπτός (lēptós), from the root of λαμβάνω (lambánō).

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

ἄληπτος (álēptosm or f (neuter ἄληπτον); second declension

  1. not to be laid hold of, hard to catch
  2. unamenable
  3. incomprehensible

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