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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