Recognizing Learned Fixed Phrases
Some formal phrases retain historical accusative forms inside established expressions.
How It Works
Some formal phrases retain historical accusative forms inside established expressions.
Learn their conventional wording and meaning instead of expanding their older morphology into everyday inflection. A modern paraphrase is often preferable in ordinary conversation.
| Greek | Meaning |
|---|---|
| τρόπον τινά | in a way |
| κατ' αρχήν | in principle |
| κατά το μάλλον ή ήττον | more or less |
Examples (3)
- τρόπον τινά
in a way
- κατ' αρχήν
in principle
- κατά το μάλλον ή ήττον
more or less
How It Connects
Learn This First
Recognize the modern accusative case before identifying an older accusative form preserved inside a fixed expression.
Words in This Pattern
κατ' αρχήν
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