εκ
Greek
editEtymology 1
editFrom Ancient Greek ἐκ.
Alternative forms
edit- εξ (ex) (used before a vowel)
Preposition
editεκ • (ek)
- suggesting source or origin, of, by
- εκ Παρισίων ― ek Parisíon ― from Paris
- εξ ανάγκης ― ex anágkis ― of necessity
- εξ αγχιστείας ― ex anchisteías ― by marriage
Usage notes
edit- Used in formal set phrases.
Derived terms
edit- εκ μέρους (ek mérous)
Etymology 2
editAbbreviation of εκατομμύριο (ekatommýrio, “million”).
Numeral
editεκ • (ek)