ἄχρηστος

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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Derived from ἀ- (a-, un-, not) +‎ χρηστός (khrēstós, useful).

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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ᾰ̓́χρηστος (ákhrēstosm or f (neuter ᾰ̓́χρηστον); second declension

  1. useless, unprofitable
    Synonym: ἀχρεῖος (akhreîos)
  2. non-effective, unwarlike
  3. unkind, cruel

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