ΠΛΕΟΝἈΝΤΕΙΧΟΝ, πλεονἀντειχον
PLEONANTEICHON, pleonanteichon
Sounds Like: pleh-ON-an-TEE-khon
Translations: more than a wall, a more-than-a-wall, a super-wall, a wall of advantage, a superior wall, a wall that is more than enough
From the root: ΠΛΕΟΝ, ΑΝΤΙ, ΤΕΙΧΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun
Explanation: This is a compound word, likely formed from 'πλέον' (more, greater), 'ἀντί' (against, opposite, in place of), and 'τεῖχος' (wall). It describes something that is 'more than a wall' or 'superior to a wall', suggesting a fortification that offers exceptional protection or is strategically advantageous. It could refer to a part of a wall that is particularly strong or a defensive structure that goes beyond a simple wall. It functions as an adjective or a noun, describing such a structure.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Five — 8:9
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΠΛΕΟΝ, ΑΝΤΙ, ΤΕΙΧΟΣ, appear in our texts.
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