νομίζω

Created: Sun, 16 Mar 2025 20:16

Updated: Sun, 20 Apr 2025 20:28

Lemma: νομίζω

Translation: to think; to believe; to consider; to suppose (verb)

Etymology: From Ancient Greek νομίζω (nomízō), originally meaning 'to hold as custom' or 'to practice', derived from νόμος (nómos) meaning 'law, custom'. The semantic evolution from 'to hold as custom' to 'to think/believe' reflects how cultural practices influence beliefs. Related to English 'numismatic' (relating to coins/currency) as coins were first standardized by law.