ΦΙΛΟΠΕΥΣΤΕΙΣ, φιλοπευστεις
PHILOPEUSTEIS, philopeusteis
Sounds Like: fee-loh-PEV-stace
Translations: loving to learn, fond of inquiry, inquisitive, curious
From the root: ΦΙΛΟΠΕΥΣΤΗΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This is a compound adjective formed from 'φίλος' (philos, 'loving, dear') and 'πεύστης' (peustēs, 'inquirer'). It describes someone who has a strong desire or fondness for learning, asking questions, or investigating. It implies a curious and inquisitive nature.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine or Feminine
Instances
Justin Martyr
- Dialogue with Trypho the Jew — 113:1
From the same root
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