χάρις

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Ancient Greek [edit]

Etymology [edit]

From χαίρω "I am happy"

Pronunciation [edit]

Noun [edit]

χάρις (genitive χάριτος) f, third declension; (kharis)

  1. beauty, elegance, charm, grace
  2. A favourable disposition towards someone: grace, favor, goodwill
  3. A voluntary act of goodwill
  4. gratitude, thanks
  5. influence (opposite force)
  6. gratification, delight

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Usage notes [edit]

The irregular accusative singular χάριν is far more common, but χάριτα is used in later works. There is also an alternate dative plural: χαρίτεσσι.

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