ἀρκτικός

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Ancient Greek

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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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From ἄρκτος (árktos, bear) +‎ -ικός (-ikós).

Adjective

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ἀρκτικός (arktikósm (feminine ἀρκτική, neuter ἀρκτικόν); first/second declension

  1. having to do with the Great Bear (Ursa Major)
  2. northern lands (lands near Ursa Major)
Inflection
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Descendants
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  • Latin: arcticus (see there for further descendants)

Etymology 2

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From ἄρχομαι.

Adjective

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ἀρκτικός (arktikósm (feminine ἀρκτική, neuter ἀρκτικόν); first/second declension

  1. initial, placed at the beginning
Inflection
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Etymology 3

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From ἄρχω.

Adjective

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ἀρκτικός (arktikósm (feminine ἀρκτική, neuter ἀρκτικόν); first/second declension

  1. authoritarian
Inflection
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References

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