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ἀρκτικός

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Ancient Greek

Pronunciation

 

Etymology 1

From ἄρκτος (árktos, bear) + -ικός (-ikós).

Adjective

ἀρκτικός (arktikós) m (feminine ἀρκτική, neuter ἀρκτικόν); first/second declension

  1. having to do with the Great Bear (Ursa Major)
  2. northern lands (lands near Ursa Major)
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Descendants
  • Latin: arcticus (see there for further descendants)

Etymology 2

From ἄρχομαι.

Adjective

ἀρκτικός (arktikós) m (feminine ἀρκτική, neuter ἀρκτικόν); first/second declension

  1. initial, placed at the beginning
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Etymology 3

From ἄρχω.

Adjective

ἀρκτικός (arktikós) m (feminine ἀρκτική, neuter ἀρκτικόν); first/second declension

  1. authoritarian
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