ἄδηλος

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From ᾰ̓- (a-, un-) + δῆλος (dêlos, clear).

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

ᾰ̓́δηλος (ádēlos) m, f (neuter ᾰ̓́δηλον); second declension

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    • 750 BCE – 650 BCE, Hesiod, Works and Days 6:
      ῥεῖα δ’ ἀρίζηλον μινύθει καὶ ἄδηλον ἀέξει
      rheîa d’ arízēlon minúthei kaì ádēlon aéxei
      easily he diminishes the conspicuous man and increases the obscure man

Declension

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