ἀτέλεια

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From ἀ- (a-, “without”) +‎ τέλος (télos, “tax”) +‎ -ια (-ia). See also ἀτελής (atelḗs, “without end, neverending”).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

ἀτέλειᾰ • (atéleia) f (genitive ἀτελείᾱς); first declension

  1. exemption from public burdens, immunity
    Synonym: ἄδεια (ádeia)
  2. incompleteness, imperfection
  3. (being) without payment, gratis

Declension

Descendants

  • Greek: ατέλεια (atéleia, “imperfection”)
  • → English: ateleia
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