δέσις

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Ancient Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From δέω (déō, to bind, tie, fasten) +‎ -σῐς (-sis, nominal suffix).

Pronunciation[edit]

 

Noun[edit]

δέσῐς (désisf (genitive δέσεως); third declension

  1. Binding together, setting of stones, tying in bundles.
    1. Complication of a dramatic plot.
      Synonym: λῠ́σῐς (lúsis)
    2. Synonym of δέσμη (désmē), probably of a belt purse.
    3. (botany) A joint.

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Descendants[edit]

  • English: -desis

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