ἔκτασις
Ancient Greek
noun
Definitions
- A stretching out, extension
- (grammar) lengthening of a syllable
Etymology
Affix from Ancient Greek ἐκτείνω (I stretch out).
Origin
Ancient Greek
ἐκτείνω
Gloss
I stretch out
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- atelectasis English
- telangiectasia English
- telangiectasic English
- atélophobie French
- atelectasia Spanish, Castilian
- τέλος Ancient Greek
- τείνω Ancient Greek
- ἀγγεῖον Ancient Greek
- ἀτελής Ancient Greek
- ἐκτείνω Ancient Greek
- έκταση Greek (modern)