ἐπι-

See also: επί, ἐπί, and επι-

Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

  • ἐπ- (ep-)before a vowel with smooth breathing
  • ἐφ- (eph-)before a vowel with rough breathing

Etymology

    See ἐπί (epí).

    Prefix

    ἐπῐ- • (epĭ-)

    1. (place) on, upon, on top of, all over, covering
    2. (motion) on, over
    3. (addition, accompaniment) in addition to, as interest on, with
    4. (time) after
    5. (of superiority, authority, motivation) over, at, for, against
    6. (intensive) over-

    Derived terms

    Ancient Greek terms prefixed with ἐπι-

    References