ἀμελής

See also: αμελής

Ancient Greek

Pronunciation

 

Etymology 1

From ἀ- (a-, not, without) + μέλω (mélō, to care) + -ής (-ḗs, adjective suffix).

Adjective

ᾰ̓μελής • (amelḗs) m or f (neuter ᾰ̓μελές); third declension

  1. (active voice) careless, negligent
  2. (passive voice) uncared for, unheeded
Declension
Derived terms
  • ἀμελετής (ameletḗs)
  • ἀμέλετος (améletos)
  • ἀμελετῐκός (ameletikós)
  • ἀμελέω (ameléō)
Descendants
  • Greek: αμελής (amelís)

Etymology 2

From ἀ- (a-, not, without) + μέλος (mélos, song, strain) + -ής (-ḗs, adjective suffix).

Adjective

ᾰ̓μελής • (amelḗs) m or f (neuter ᾰ̓μελές); third declension

  1. unmelodious
Declension

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