ΦΙΛΑΙΤΙΟΣ, φιλαιτιος
PHILAITIOS, philaitios
Sounds Like: phi-LAI-ti-os
Translations: fond of accusation, prone to accusation, litigious
From the root: ΦΙΛΑΙΤΙΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word is an adjective describing someone who is fond of or prone to making accusations. It implies a tendency towards litigation or bringing charges against others. It is a compound word formed from 'φίλος' (philos), meaning 'dear, beloved, friend, fond of', and 'αἰτία' (aitia), meaning 'cause, reason, accusation'. Thus, it literally means 'fond of accusation'.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine or Feminine
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- ΦΙΛΑΙΤΙΟΥ — of Philetus, of Philaitios
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