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ἄκρον

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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Neuter of ᾰ̓́κρος (ákros, topmost).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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ᾰ̓́κρον (ákronn (genitive ᾰ̓́κρου); second declension

  1. peak (e.g. of a mountain)
  2. headland, cape
  3. end, extremity
  4. highest height, apex
  5. (in the plural, logic) the major and minor points of syllogism
  6. extreme

Inflection

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Descendants

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  • Greek: άκρο (ákro)

Further reading

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