έκδοση
Lemma: έκδοση
Translation: edition; publication; issue; version; release; extradition (noun)
Etymology: From ancient Greek ἔκδοσις (ekdosis), composed of ἐκ- (ek-, 'out') + δίδωμι (didomi, 'to give'). The root meaning 'to give out' evolved into various modern senses: publishing (giving out books), legal extradition (giving out criminals), and software releases (giving out new versions). The English word 'edition' shares the same conceptual root through Latin 'edere' (to give out, publish). This connection helps remember that έκδοση fundamentally means 'something given out to the public.'
Example Usage
Αυτή είναι η τρίτη έκδοση του βιβλίου.
This is the third edition of the book.
Η έκδοση του διαβατηρίου διαρκεί περίπου ένα μήνα.
The issuance of the passport takes about a month.
Κυκλοφόρησε η νέα έκδοση του λογισμικού.
The new version of the software has been released.
Ο εκδοτικός οίκος ετοιμάζει μια ειδική έκδοση για την επέτειο.
The publishing house is preparing a special edition for the anniversary.
Η νέα έκδοση του βιβλίου κυκλοφόρησε χθες.
The new edition of the book was released yesterday.
Ζήτησαν την έκδοση του εγκληματία.
They requested the extradition of the criminal.
Αυτή είναι η τρίτη έκδοση του προγράμματος.
This is the third version of the program.
Mnemonics
- Think 'exit + dose' - giving out a dose of information to exit into the public
- Remember 'edition' - both start with 'e' and mean published versions
Synonyms
Antonyms
Cultural Context
Commonly used in publishing, legal, and technology contexts. In Greece, book culture is significant, so publishing terminology is frequently encountered. Also important in legal discussions about international criminal cooperation.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: έκδοση means publication/edition while έκθεση means exhibition/report/essay
Confused word:
Πήγαμε στην έκθεση τέχνης.
We went to the art exhibition.
Notes: Both start with εκ- but have completely different meanings and contexts
Mnemonic: έκδοση has 'δ' like 'edition' has 'd', έκθεση has 'θ' like 'thesis' (a type of report)