ἀμφίβολος
Ancient Greek
adj-2nd
Definitions
- (passive meaning) dubious, doubtful
- (active meaning) wavering, hesitant, uncertain
Etymology
Affix from Ancient Greek ἀμφιβάλλω (hesitate, throw round, waver).
Origin
Ancient Greek
ἀμφιβάλλω
Gloss
hesitate, throw round, waver
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Cognates and derived terms
- amphibologīa Latin
- amphibolus Latin
- amphibole French
- anfibología Spanish, Castilian
- ἀμφίβληστρον Ancient Greek
- ἀμφιβάλλω Ancient Greek
- αμφιβάλλω Greek (modern)