Euclidean alphabet

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Etymology

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Named after Euclid, the archon of Athens responsible for its adoption.

Noun

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Euclidean alphabet

  1. The classical Greek alphabet, a modified form of the Ionic alphabet adopted by Athens in 403 BC following its defeat in the Peloponnesian War.

Usage notes

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Used when distinguishing this form of the Greek alphabet from its other epichoric forms, particularly Athens's earlier Attic alphabet.

Synonyms

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