ἄσωτος

Ancient Greek

adj-1&2
Definitions
  • (literally) not saved, abandoned
  • debauched, dissolute
  • profligate, spendthrift
  • (+ dative) bringing ruin upon

Etymology

Prefix from Ancient Greek σῴζω (save) root from Proto-Indo-European *tewh₂- (swell, crowd, grow, become strong, be strong).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*tewh₂-

Gloss

swell, crowd, grow, become strong, be strong

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