ephelcystic nu
An Ancient Greek grammatical feature where the consonant 'nu' (ν) is added to vowel endings to improve sound flow and meter.
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Definition
C2Ancient Greek grammar
(technical, historical)A consonant (ν) added to the end of a word to avoid two vowels in a row or to create a long syllable in poetry.
Example
- In Ancient Greek, an ephelcystic nu can be added to prevent hiatus between words.
- The ephelcystic nu helps maintain the rhythm in Greek poetry.