γεροντότερος

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Greek[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ʝe.ɾonˈdo.te.ɾos/
  • Hyphenation: γε‧ρο‧ντό‧τε‧ρος

Adjective[edit]

γεροντότερος (gerontóterosm (feminine γεροντότερη, neuter γεροντότερο)

  1. (irregular comparative adjective) older [1]
    Synonym: (formal) γηραιότερος (giraióteros)

Usage notes[edit]

Declension[edit]

There is no absolute superlative form.
Not to conufse with term γερότερος ("stronger, more sturdy"), comparative of γερός (gerós).

References[edit]

  1. ^ γέροντας, γέρος (ως επίθ.) [as adjective]Λεξικό της κοινής νεοελληνικής [Dictionary of Standard Modern Greek], 1998, by the "Triantafyllidis" Foundation.
  2. ^ Grammar for Neo-Hellenic language for Gymnasium [school textbook] by Sofronis Chatzisavvidis, Athanasia Chatzisavvidou, Επίθετα (Adjectives), see Table A. irregular degrees