εκ
See also: ἐκ, εκ., εκ-, and ἐκ-
Greek
Etymology 1
From Ancient Greek ἐκ
Alternative forms
- εξ (ex) (used before a vowel)
Preposition
εκ • (ek)
- suggesting source or origin, of, by
- εκ Παρισίων ― ek Parisíon ― from Paris
- εξ ανάγκης ― ex anágkis ― of necessity
- εξ αγχιστείας ― ex anchisteías ― by marriage
Usage notes
- Used in formal set phrases.
Derived terms
- εκ- (ek-) (combining form)
- εξ- (ex-) (before vowels)
Etymology 2
Abbreviation of εκατομμύριο (ekatommýrio, “million”).
Numeral
εκ • (ek)
- misspelling of of εκ. (ek.): million