καίριος

Ancient Greek

adj-1&2
Definitions
  • (of place) in or at the right place; hence parts of the body: vital part, (of wounds) mortal, grave, serious
  • (of time) in season, timely, at the exact or fatal moment; lasting but for a season
  • (in superlative) chief, principal

Etymology

Affix from Ancient Greek καιρός (advantage).

Origin

Ancient Greek

καιρός

Gloss

advantage

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