σύλληψη

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Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek σύλληψις (súllēpsis, grasping, comprehension), from συλλαμβάνω (sullambánō, bring together, gather, collect).

Noun[edit]

σύλληψη (sýllipsif (plural συλλήψεις)

  1. arrest, capture (the act or instance)
  2. conception (formation of a concept)
  3. conception (fertilisation of an egg)

Declension[edit]

Related terms[edit]

  • ένταλμα σύλληψης n (éntalma sýllipsis, arrest warrant)
  • ένταλμα συλλήψεως n (éntalma syllípseos, arrest warrant)