ἐκπληξία

Ancient Greek

noun

Definitions

Amazement, terror.

Etymology

Affix from Ancient Greek ἔκπληξῐς (consternation), ἐκπλήσσω (drive out one's senses by a sudden shock).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἐκπλήσσω

Gloss

drive out one's senses by a sudden shock

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

hyperekplexia English
hyperekplexic English
πλήσσω Ancient Greek
ἐκ Ancient Greek
ἐκπλήσσω Ancient Greek
ἔκπληξις Ancient Greek
ἔκπληξῐς Ancient Greek