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ελλιπής — meaning in English

ellipis

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English meaning

imperfect adj Not perfect; having flaws.
lacking adj Missing, or not having enough of something needed.

Senses

ελλιπής is used for these senses in English:

imperfect Not perfect,
lacking Missing or not having enough of (a good quality, etc).

imperfect — full definition

adj Not perfect; having flaws.
noun A verb tense describing a past action that was ongoing or repeated.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Greek words

ατελής ελαττωματικός πλημμελής υποτυπώδης παρατατικός ανεπαρκής