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

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