ἐποχή

See also: εποχή

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From ἐπέχω (epékhō, to stop, hold back) + ().

Pronunciation

 

Noun

ἐποχή (epokhḗ) f (genitive ἐποχῆς); first declension

  1. check, cessation
    1. retention
  2. (philosophy) suspension of judgement
    1. suspense of payment
  3. stoppage, pause
    1. the epoch of a star
    2. period of vibration (in musical theory)

Declension

Descendants

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