Ancient Greek dictionary · preposition

ἐπί

[with genitive]

Transliteration: epi

Meaning and definitions

1. [with genitive]
2. on, upon (on the upper surface of)
3. on (supported by)
4. in
5. at, near
6. at (dependent upon)

Connected roots

• epi-

  upon, on

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• epilogue

  a section at the end of a book that comments on what has happened

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