τριβή

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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From τρίβω (tríbō, rub, grind) +‎ ().

Pronunciation

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Noun

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τρῐβή (tribḗf (genitive τρῐβῆς); first declension

  1. a rubbing down, wearing away, wasting
    1. wear and tear
  2. practice, as opposed to theory
    1. mere practice, routine, as opposed to true art
  3. that about which one is busied, the object of care, anxiety, love (compare Latin cura)
  4. (of time) a spending
    1. delay, putting off

Inflection

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Greek

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Noun

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τριβή (trivíf (plural τριβές)

  1. friction (mechanical resistance)
    Antonym: αντιτριβή (antitriví)
  2. wear (resulting from friction)
  3. friction (conflict)

Declension

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