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σήπω

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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From σήψ (sḗps, putrefying sore). The alternation between η and α has suggested PIE origin (possible roots: Proto-Indo-European *tweh₂p-, *tyeh₂p- or *Kyeh₂p- (last option chosen by LIV)), though a zero grade -ih₂- would not actually yield Proto-Greek -ya-. Beekes rejects relation to Lithuanian siupti (to putrefy) or Sanskrit क्याकु (kyāku, fungus).

Pronunciation

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Verb

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σήπω (sḗpō)

  1. (active voice) to make rotten or putrid
    1. (figuratively) to corrupt, waste
  2. (passive voice) to rot, moulder
    1. (of tissue) to die

Inflection

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Derived terms

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References

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