ἀμελής

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Ancient Greek[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

 

Etymology 1[edit]

From ἀ- (a-, not, without) +‎ μέλω (mélō, to care) +‎ -ής (-ḗs, adjective suffix).

Adjective[edit]

ᾰ̓μελής (amelḗsm or f (neuter ᾰ̓μελές); third declension

  1. (active voice) careless, negligent
  2. (passive voice) uncared for, unheeded
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Derived terms[edit]
Descendants[edit]
  • Greek: αμελής (amelís)

Etymology 2[edit]

From ἀ- (a-, not, without) +‎ μέλος (mélos, song, strain) +‎ -ής (-ḗs, adjective suffix).

Adjective[edit]

ᾰ̓μελής (amelḗsm or f (neuter ᾰ̓μελές); third declension

  1. unmelodious
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