ΔΥΣΜΑΘΕΙΣ, δυσμαθεις
DYSMATHEIS, dysmatheis
Sounds Like: doos-ma-THEYS
Translations: slow to learn, dull of understanding, hard to be taught
From the root: ΔΥΣΜΑΘΗΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This is a compound adjective meaning 'slow to learn' or 'dull of understanding'. It describes someone who has difficulty grasping new information or concepts. It is formed from the prefix ΔΥΣ- (dys-), meaning 'badly, ill, hard, difficult', and the root ΜΑΘ- (math-), related to learning. It can be used to describe individuals who are intellectually sluggish or resistant to instruction.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine or Feminine
Strong’s number: G1427 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
The Shepherd of Hermas — Parables
- Parable 9 — 22:1
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