βέβαιος

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From βεβᾰ- (beba-), short-vowel grade of the stem of βέβηκα (bébēka, stand), the perfect of βαίνω (baínō, step), + -ιος (-ios).

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

βέβαιος (bébaios) m or f (neuter βέβαιον); second declension

  1. firm, steady
  2. steadfast, durable
  3. sure, certain

Declension

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Greek

Etymology

From the Ancient Greek βέβαιος (bébaios).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈvɛvɛɔs/
  • Hyphenation: βέ‧βαι‧ος

Adjective

βέβαιος (vévaios) m (feminine βέβαιη, neuter βέβαιο)

  1. sure, certain

Declension

Antonyms

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