ὑποτείνω

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From ῠ̔πο- (hŭpo-, below) +‎ τείνω (teínō, to stretch, spread).

Pronunciation

 

Verb

ὑποτείνω • (hupoteínō)

  1. to stretch under, put under
  2. (geometry) to extend under, subtend
  3. to strain, pull hard
  4. to hold out hopes, offer
  5. to lay or put before one, present, suggest

Inflection

Derived terms

Descendants

  • English: hypotenuse

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