ἸΘΥΒΟΛΩΤΑΤΟΝ, ἰθυβολωτατον
ITHYBOLŌTATON, ithybolōtaton
Sounds Like: ee-thoo-bo-LOH-ta-ton
Translations: most straight-shooting, most accurate in throwing, most direct in striking
From the root: ἸΘΥΒΟΛΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word is a compound adjective in the superlative degree, meaning 'most straight-shooting' or 'most accurate in throwing/striking'. It describes someone or something that is exceptionally precise and direct in its aim or action, particularly in the context of throwing or shooting. It combines the idea of 'straightness' (ἰθύς) with 'throwing' (βολή).
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative, Superlative
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book One — 22:30
From the same root
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