ἐκτενής

Ancient Greek

Etymology

ἐκτείνω (ekteínō) +‎ -ης (-ēs)

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

ἐκτενής • (ektenḗs) m or f (neuter ἐκτενές); third declension

  1. stretched out, strained, outstretched, extended
  2. (figuratively) strenuous, intense, intent, insistent, fervent, assiduous
  3. (figuratively) unceasing, persistent
  4. (figuratively) impending, instant

References

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