εκ

See also: ἐκ, εκ., εκ-, and ἐκ-

Greek

Etymology 1

From Ancient Greek ἐκ

Alternative forms
  • εξ (ex) (used before a vowel)

Preposition

εκ • (ek)

  1. suggesting source or origin, of, by
    εκ Παρισίων ― ek Parisíon ― from Paris
    εξ ανάγκης ― ex anágkis ― of necessity
    εξ αγχιστείας ― ex anchisteías ― by marriage

Usage notes

Derived terms
  • εκ- (ek-) (combining form)
    • εξ- (ex-) (before vowels)

Etymology 2

Abbreviation of εκατομμύριο (ekatommýrio, “million”).

Numeral

εκ • (ek)

  1. misspelling of of εκ. (ek.): million
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