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Where does “καταναλίσκω” come from?

καταναλίσκω (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek ἀναλίσκω, from Ancient Greek ἀνα-, from Ancient Greek ᾰ̓νᾰ́ — up; to, again, upon.

Ancestry of “καταναλίσκω”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient Greekἀναλίσκωto spend; to kill, destroy
2Ancient Greekἀνα-up to, upwards, up; thoroughly; indicating...
3Ancient Greekᾰ̓νᾰ́up; to, again, upon

Words derived from “καταναλίσκω”

  • καταναλώνω
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