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μάθημα

μάθημα

Ancient Greek

Noun

μάθημα (máthēma) n (genitive μαθήματος); third declension

  1. something that is learned: a lesson
  2. learning, knowledge
  3. (often in the plural) the mathematical sciences in particular: arithmetic, geometry, astronomy, harmonic
  4. astrology
  5. a creed

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Greek

Etymology

μαθαίνω (mathaíno, to learn) + -μα (-ma)

Noun

μάθημα (máthima) n (plural μαθήματα)

  1. lesson (a period set aside for tuition)
  2. subject (an area of knowledge to be taught)
  3. lesson, experience (knowledge gained from an incident in life)

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Related terms

see: μαθαίνω (mathaíno, to learn)