αἵρεσις

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • taking, receiving
  • a choice, selection
  • a purpose
  • a system of principles
  • (philosophy) a school of thought, sect
  • (Christianity) a heresy

Etymology

Affix from Ancient Greek αἱρέω (take, grasp, I choose, I take).

Origin

Ancient Greek

αἱρέω

Gloss

take, grasp, I choose, I take

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