ἀγαπητός

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Ancient Greek[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From ἀγαπάω (agapáō, to love) +‎ -τος (-tos).

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Adjective[edit]

ᾰ̓γᾰπητός (agapētósm (feminine ᾰ̓γᾰπητή, neuter ᾰ̓γᾰπητόν); first/second declension

  1. beloved, dear (sometimes with a sense of uniqueness: solely beloved)
    • 800 BCE – 600 BCE, Homer, Odyssey 5.18:
      νῦν αὖ παῖδ' ἀγαπητὸν ἀποκτεῖναι μεμάασιν
      nûn aû paîd' agapētòn apokteînai memáasin
      Now in turn they desire to slay his beloved child.
  2. desirable, delightful
  3. worthy of love, loveable
  4. That which causes contentment

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Descendants[edit]

  • Greek: αγαπητός (agapitós)

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