διαλύω

Created: Fri, 3 Jan 2025 01:18

Updated: Sun, 1 Jun 2025 17:17

Lemma: διαλύω

Translation: dissolves; breaks apart; destroys (verb)

Etymology: From Ancient Greek διαλύω (dialúō), composed of the prefix δια- (dia-, 'through, across, apart') and λύω (lúō, 'to loosen, untie'). The prefix δια- indicates separation or thoroughness, while λύω is related to English words like 'analysis' (breaking down) and 'paralysis' (loosening aside). The core meaning conveys the idea of thoroughly loosening something to the point of separation or dissolution.