ἀληθής

Ancient Greek

adj-3rd
Definitions
  • (of things) true, real, genuine
  • (of people) truthful, honest

Etymology

Suf from Ancient Greek λῆθος (forgetfulness, concealment) derived from Proto-Indo-European *leh₂- (hide, bark, howl, be concealed), *leh₂- (hide, bark, howl, be concealed).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*leh₂-

Gloss

hide, bark, howl, be concealed

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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