ἀρκτικός

Ancient Greek

Pronunciation

 

Etymology 1

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

Adjective

ἀρκτικός • (arktikósm (feminine ἀρκτική, neuter ἀρκτικόν); first/second declension

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

Etymology 2

From ἄρχομαι.

Adjective

ἀρκτικός • (arktikósm (feminine ἀρκτική, neuter ἀρκτικόν); first/second declension

  1. initial, placed at the beginning
Inflection

Etymology 3

From ἄρχω.

Adjective

ἀρκτικός • (arktikósm (feminine ἀρκτική, neuter ἀρκτικόν); first/second declension

  1. authoritarian
Inflection

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