ὈΛΙΓΟΧΡΟΝΙΟΣ, ὀλιγοχρονιος
OLIGOCHRONIOS, oligochronios
Sounds Like: oh-li-GOKH-roh-nee-os
Translations: short-lived, of short duration, brief
From the root: ὈΛΙΓΟΧΡΟΝΙΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This is a compound adjective meaning 'short-lived' or 'of short duration'. It describes something that exists or lasts for only a brief period of time. It is formed from the words 'ὀλίγος' (oligos), meaning 'few' or 'little', and 'χρόνος' (chronos), meaning 'time'. It can be used to describe life, a period, or any transient state.
Inflection: Nominative, Singular, Masculine or Feminine
Strong’s number: G3640 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Pseudo Clement of Rome
- Clement’s Second Letter — 5:5
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- Wisdom — 9:5
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