απορία — meaning in English
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English meaning
- destitution noun The action of deserting or abandoning.
- question noun A sentence or phrase used to ask for information or a response.
- wonder noun A feeling of amazement and curiosity caused by something remarkable or unexpected.
Senses
απορία is used for these senses in English:
- aporia (rhetoric) An expression of deliberation with oneself regarding uncertainty or doubt as to how to proceed.
- destitution An extreme state of poverty, in which a person is almost completely lacking in resources or means of support.
- question A doubt or challenge about the truth, accuracy, or validity of a matter.
- wonder (countable, UK, informal) A mental pondering, a thought.
destitution — full definition
- noun The action of deserting or abandoning.
- noun Discharge from office; dismissal.
- noun The condition of lacking something.
- noun An extreme state of poverty, in which a person is almost completely lacking in resources or means of support.
question — full definition
- noun A sentence or phrase used to ask for information or a response.
- noun A matter or issue open to doubt or debate.
- verb To ask someone questions, especially formally or to gather information.
- verb To express doubt about something.