ἐλλείπω

Ancient Greek

Etymology

    From ἐν- (en-, in) +‎ λείπω (leípō, to leave).

    Pronunciation

     

    Verb

    ἐλλείπω • (elleípō)

    1. (transitive) to surpass, leave behind
    2. (transitive) to leave out, leave undone, omit
    3. (intransitive) to fall short, fail
    4. to be in want of, fall short of, lack [with genitive]
    5. to be inferior [with genitive ‘to’]

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    Descendants

    • Greek: ελλείπω (elleípo)

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