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taper in Greek

taper in Greek is αγιοκέρι, λεπτό κερί, απολέπτυνση — taper means to become gradually narrower toward one end.

taper in Greek

αγιοκέρι
noun
Pronounced: agiokeri
A slender wax candle.
λεπτό κερί
noun
Pronounced: lepto keri
A slender wax candle.
απολέπτυνση
noun
Pronounced: apoleptynsi
A cone-shaped item for stretching the hole for an ear gauge (piercing).
κωνικότητα
noun
Pronounced: konikotita
A cone-shaped item for stretching the hole for an ear gauge (piercing).
λεπτύνω
verb
Pronounced: leptyno
(transitive) To make thinner or narrower at one end.
απολεπτύνομαι
verb
Pronounced: apoleptynomai
(ambitransitive) To diminish gradually.
αποξύνομαι
verb
Pronounced: apoxynomai
(ambitransitive) To diminish gradually.

What does "taper" mean?

  1. verb To become gradually narrower toward one end.
    "The candle tapers to a fine point at the top."
  2. verb To decrease or reduce gradually.
    "Her medication dose will taper off over the next few weeks."
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taper in a sentence

  • The candle tapers to a fine point at the top.
  • Her medication dose will taper off over the next few weeks.
  • The central bank began to taper its bond-buying program.

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What is "taper" in Greek?

"taper" in Greek is αγιοκέρι, λεπτό κερί, απολέπτυνση. taper means: To become gradually narrower toward one end.

How do you pronounce αγιοκέρι?

"taper" in Greek is αγιοκέρι, pronounced "agiokeri".

How do you use "taper" in a sentence?

Example: "The candle tapers to a fine point at the top." In Greek, "taper" is αγιοκέρι, λεπτό κερί, απολέπτυνση.

Are there other ways to say "taper" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 7 translations listed for "taper": αγιοκέρι, λεπτό κερί, απολέπτυνση, κωνικότητα, λεπτύνω, απολεπτύνομαι.

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