επιδέξιος
Wordform Details
Translation: skilleddexterousadept
Part of Speech: adjective
Inflection Type:
masculinesingularnominativeIs Dictionary Form: Yes
Dictionary Form Details
Lemma: επιδέξιος
Translation: skillful (unknown)
Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἐπιδέξιος (epidéxios), from ἐπί (epí, 'upon') + δεξιός (dexiós, 'right-handed, skillful'). Related to English 'dexterous' through the Indo-European root *deks- meaning 'right, proper'
Mnemonics
- Think of 'epi-' (upon) + 'dexterous' (skillful)
- Remember the English word 'dexterous' which shares the same root
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Synonyms
Cultural Context
Often used in professional contexts to describe someone's abilities or manual skills
Easily Confused With
Explanation: While επιδέξιος means 'skillful', δεξιός primarily means 'right' (direction) though it can also mean 'skillful' in certain contexts
Confused word:
Στρίψε στο δεξιό δρόμο.
Turn onto the right road.
Notes: The shared root δεξι- appears in both words but with different primary meanings
Mnemonic: επιδέξιος has 'επι-' prefix, meaning it's about skill, not direction