abandonment in Greek
abandonment in Greek is εγκατάλειψη, απάρνηση — abandonment means the act of leaving someone or something behind completely, or the state of having been left that way.
abandonment in Greek
εγκατάλειψη
Pronounced: egataleipsi
The act of abandoning, or the state of being abandoned; total desertion; relinquishment. [Late 16th century.]
απάρνηση
Pronounced: aparnisi
The act of abandoning, or the state of being abandoned; total desertion; relinquishment. [Late 16th century.]
What does "abandonment" mean?
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noun The act of leaving someone or something behind completely, or the state of having been left that way.
"The children were taken into care after their parents' abandonment."
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noun In law, the formal giving up of a right, claim, or piece of property.
"The inventor's abandonment of the patent application meant anyone could use the idea."
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abandonment in a sentence
- The children were taken into care after their parents' abandonment.
- The company faced criticism over its abandonment of the small town factory.
- The inventor's abandonment of the patent application meant anyone could use the idea.
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What is "abandonment" in Greek?
"abandonment" in Greek is εγκατάλειψη, απάρνηση. abandonment means: The act of leaving someone or something behind completely, or the state of having been left that way.
How do you pronounce εγκατάλειψη?
"abandonment" in Greek is εγκατάλειψη, pronounced "egataleipsi".
How do you use "abandonment" in a sentence?
Example: "The children were taken into care after their parents' abandonment." In Greek, "abandonment" is εγκατάλειψη, απάρνηση.
Are there other ways to say "abandonment" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "abandonment": εγκατάλειψη, απάρνηση.
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