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ὑποτείνω

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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From ῠ̔πο- (hŭpo-, below) +‎ τείνω (teínō, to stretch, spread).

Pronunciation

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Verb

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ὑποτείνω (hupoteínō)

  1. to stretch under, put under
  2. (geometry) to extend under, subtend
  3. to strain, pull hard
  4. to hold out hopes, offer
  5. to lay or put before one, present, suggest

Inflection

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Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • English: hypotenuse

References

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