δεύτερος

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Ancient Greek [edit]

Etymology [edit]

Uncertain. Traditionally viewed as a δύο (duo, two) + -τερος (-teros, comparative suffix). However, modern research seems to indicate the initial component to more likely be related to δεύω (deuō, I lack) or δεῦτε (deute, come here!). (Can we verify(+) this etymology?)

Ancient Greek ordinal numbers
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    Ordinal : δεύτερος
    Cardinal : δύο
    Adverbial : δίς

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δεύτερος (deuteros)

  1. (ordinal) second

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Adjective [edit]

δεύτερος m  (défteros)   feminine δεύτερη, neuter δεύτερο

  1. (ordinal) second
    Ήρθε δεύτερος στο Μαραθώνιο.
    He came second in the marathon.
  2. inferior
    δεύτερης ποιότητας
    inferior quality

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