διπλόω

Ancient Greek

verb

Definitions

To repeat a process
To double, multiply by two
(perfect passive) To be bent in half (of a sword or bowstring)
To repay twice the original amount

Etymology

Suffix from Ancient Greek διπλόος (double).

Origin

Ancient Greek

διπλόος

Gloss

double

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

diplopodus Latin
diploide Italian
diploide Spanish, Castilian
διπλόος Ancient Greek
δῐ́ς Ancient Greek
*pel- Proto-Indo-European
diploide Portuguese