κακοήθης

Ancient Greek

adj-3rd
Definitions
  • (of humans and animals) ill-disposed, malicious
  • (of humans) thinking evil; given to the worst disposition for a situation
  • (of things) infamous, abominable
  • (medical) malignant
  • (neuter) a bad habit

Etymology

Affix from Ancient Greek κακός (bad, evil) + Ancient Greek ἦθος (character, custom, moral nature).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἦθος

Gloss

character, custom, moral nature

Concept
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Speech and language

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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