ΥΠΕΡΓΗΡΩΣ, υπεργηρως
YPERGĒRŌS, ypergērōs
Sounds Like: hoo-per-GHEE-rohs
Translations: very old, extremely old, superannuated
From the root: ΥΠΕΡΓΗΡΩΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This is a compound adjective meaning 'very old' or 'extremely old'. It is formed from 'ὑπέρ' (hyper), meaning 'over' or 'beyond', and 'γῆρας' (geras), meaning 'old age'. It describes someone who has reached an age far beyond what is considered normal or active, often implying feebleness or being past one's prime. It can be used to describe a person or, by extension, something that is ancient or has existed for a very long time.
Inflection: Masculine or Feminine, Nominative, Singular
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 5 — 1:115
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