ὀξύς

Ancient Greek

adj-1&3
Definitions
  • sharp, pointed (especially of swords, axes, etc.)
  • (of the senses): sharp, keen
  • quick, hasty, swift
  • sharp, clever

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *h₂eḱ- (sharp, pointed, edgy), *h₂eḱ- (sharp, pointed, edgy).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*h₂eḱ-

Gloss

sharp, pointed, edgy

Concept
Semantic Field

Sense perception

Ontological Category

Property

Kanji

鋭

Emoji
🪒

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