"περί" meaning in Greek

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Preposition

IPA: /peˈɾi/ Forms: perí [romanization]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek περί (perí). Etymology templates: {{uder|el|grc|περί}} Ancient Greek περί (perí) Head templates: {{head|el|preposition|head=|sort=}} περί • (perí), {{el-prep}} περί • (perí)
  1. (mathematics) about, approximately Categories (topical): Mathematics Synonyms (approximately): περίπου (perípou)
    Sense id: en-περί-el-prep-8~9R4mOv Categories (other): Greek entries with incorrect language header, Greek prepositions, Greek undefined derivations Disambiguation of Greek entries with incorrect language header: 75 25 Disambiguation of Greek prepositions: 52 48 Disambiguation of Greek undefined derivations: 80 20 Topics: mathematics, sciences Disambiguation of 'approximately': 100 0
  2. about, concerning Synonyms (concerning): για (gia)
    Sense id: en-περί-el-prep-ySUrdS4M Categories (other): Greek prepositions Disambiguation of Greek prepositions: 52 48 Disambiguation of 'concerning': 12 88

Download JSON data for περί meaning in Greek (2.3kB)

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