ΜΕΙΟΝ, μειον
MEION, meion
Sounds Like: MEI-on
Translations: less, a less, smaller, a smaller, fewer, a fewer, less than, smaller than
From the root: ΜΕΙΩΝ
Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb
Explanation: This word functions as an adjective meaning 'less' or 'smaller', or as an adverb meaning 'less' or 'fewer'. It is the comparative form of 'μικρός' (small) or 'ὀλίγος' (little/few). It is used to indicate a smaller quantity, degree, or size when comparing two things.
Inflection: Neuter, Singular, Nominative or Accusative
Strong’s number: G3396 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ΜΕΙΟΝΩΣ — less, less fully, less completely
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