εγκύπτω

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Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek ἐγκύπτω (enkúptō, stoop down and look closely into). Morphologically, from εγ- (εν-) (into) +‎ κύπτω (bend).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /eŋˈɟi.pto/
  • Hyphenation: ε‧γκύ‧πτω
  • Old Hyphenation: εγ‧κύ‧πτω

Verb[edit]

εγκύπτω (egkýpto) (past ενέκυψα, passive —)

  1. (formal) to examine and study carefully, look into

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See also[edit]

  • ενσκήπτω (enskípto, occur as a threat) (often confused with εγκύπτω)