δίπλωμα

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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From δῐπλόω (diplóō, I double) +‎ -μᾰ (-ma, result noun suffix).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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δῐ́πλωμᾰ (díplōman (genitive δῐπλώμᾰτος); third declension

  1. something double
    1. the parallel streams of the Milky Way
    2. the fetal position
  2. folded paper
    1. letter of recommendation, passport, order enabling a traveller to use the public post, receipt of payment of fees or taxes
    2. duplicate, counterpart
  3. double pot, for boiling unguents

Inflection

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Derived terms

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Greek

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek δίπλωμα (díplōma), equivalent to διπλώνω (diplóno, to fold) +‎ -μα (-ma).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈði.plo.ma/
  • Hyphenation: δί‧πλω‧μα

Noun

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δίπλωμα (díploman (plural διπλώματα)

  1. folding of map etc (especially folding in half)
  2. diploma, certificate
  3. degree (certificate)
  4. driver's license (short for δίπλωμα οδήγησης)

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