Epimenides
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek Ἐπιμενίδης (Epimenídēs)
Proper noun
Epimenides
- Epimenides of Knossos.
Derived terms
- Epimenides paradox
Latin
Etymology
Borrowed from Ancient Greek Ἐπιμενίδης (Epimenídēs).
Pronunciation
- (Classical) IPA(key): /e.piˈme.ni.deːs/, [ɛ.pɪˈmɛ.nɪ.deːs]
Proper noun
Epimenidēs m (genitive Epimenidis); third declension
- A celebrated philosopher and poet of Crete
Declension
Third declension.
| Case | Singular |
|---|---|
| Nominative | Epimenidēs |
| Genitive | Epimenidis |
| Dative | Epimenidī |
| Accusative | Epimenidem |
| Ablative | Epimenide |
| Vocative | Epimenidēs |
References
- Epimenides in William Smith, editor (1848) A Dictionary of Greek Biography and Mythology, London: John Murray
- Epimenides in Gaffiot, Félix (1934) Dictionnaire Illustré Latin-Français, Hachette