φθορά
Ancient Greek
noun
Definitions
- destruction, ruin
- (philosophy) passing out of existence, ceasing to be
- deterioration
- seduction
- abortion, miscarriage
- gradation of colors in painting
- wasting away
- the tossings of a storm, shipwrecks
Etymology
Affix from Ancient Greek φθείρω (ruin, destruct, spoil, destroy).
Origin
Ancient Greek
φθείρω
Gloss
ruin, destruct, spoil, destroy
Concept
Semantic Field
Food and drink
Ontological Category
Action/Process