μάταιος

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From μάτη (mátē, fault, folly).

Pronunciation

 

Mark the vowel length of the ambiguous vowel ά by adding a macron after it if it is long, or a breve if it is short. By default, Module:grc-pronunciation assumes it is short if unmarked.
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Adjective

μάταῐος (mátaios) m (feminine ματαίᾱ, neuter μάταῐον); first/second declension

  1. vain, empty, idle
  2. empty, foolish, worthless (of persons)
  3. rash, irreverent, profane

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Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek μάταιος (mátaios)

Adjective

μάταιος (mátaios) m (feminine μάταιη, neuter μάταιο)

  1. futile, purposeless, pointless, in vain

Declension

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