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κ517Κατὰ δάκτυλονby a dactyl['By a dactyl' is] an arithmetical or geometrical kind [of term] or [a kind of] rhythm, and of beat/stroke; pipe-players use it before the nomos.Matched in translationhighshort
η340Ἡμιολίαone and a half times as much[Meaning] half of the total [sc. in addition]. "That provisions be given to those who chose to serve in his army, one and a half times the amount now being given." Also [sc. attested …Matched in translationhighshort
η341Ἡμιολιασμόςmultiplying by one-and-a-half

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Κατὰ δάκτυλον

by a dactyl

['By a dactyl' is] an arithmetical or geometrical kind [of term] or [a kind of] rhythm, and of beat/stroke; pipe-players use it before the nomos.

Κατὰ δάκτυλον· εἶδος ἀριθμητικὸν ἢ γεωμετρικὸν ἢ ῥυθμοῦ, καὶ κρούματος τὸ κατὰ δάκτυλον· ᾧ ἐχρῶντο οἱ αὐλοῦντες πρὸ τοῦ νόμου.

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Antiphon [uses this term] in the sense of giving one-and-a-half times [as much].

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γ164ΓεωμετρίαgeometryGeometry is a science of something which can be known or assumed. For also the things of which geometry is a science are things which can be known and assumed. Egyptians invented this science, …Matched in translationhighshort

ε370Ἑκατοντάρχηςleader of a hundred; centurion[no gloss]Matched in headwordhighshort

γ146Γεννηταίclan-members[Meaning] not those related out of a clan and from blood, but those [being introduced] into the phratries from associated clans. These men are just like the demesmen and phratry-members, having an association by …Matched in translationhighmedium

κ27ΚάϊνCainThe brother of Abel. [It was he] who was greedy; but Abel attended to righteousness. And Cain having killed Abel hid his corpse, thinking that it would thenceforth escape notice. And after his condemnation …Matched in translationhighlong

η661ἭφαιστοςHephaistos, Hephaestus[Meaning] the god [sc. of that name] and fire. When Hermes was ruling in Egypt and died, Hephaistos inherited the kingdom, for 1680 days: which was 4 years, 7 months, 8 days. For then …Matched in translationhighmedium

α2929Ἀπαρτίανchattels, household utensils, moveables[Meaning] removal/baggage, fulfilment of a completion. Also [sc. attested is the adverb] a)partizo/ntws ["precisely,"], [meaning] the [condition of] neither surpassing nor lacking. "For a term is a word which, when analyzed, is uttered precisely." …Matched in translationhighmedium

ε2626Ἐπιστήμηscience, understandingGeometry is a science of something that can be known or assumed. For also the things of which geometry is a science are things which can be known and assumed. Egyptians invented this science, …Matched in translationhighshort

γ424ΓραμμήlineA line is the limit of a surface, or a length having no breadth; that which has only length. Also the beginning, the starting gate, the turning post. Aristophanes [writes]: "the line [is] right …Matched in translationhighshort

ε3770ΕὐτόκιοςEutokios, EutociusComing from Thrace, a person neither remarkable in intellect nor descended from good stock, but an average soldier who, however, had embezzled a lot of the common funds of his own legion and fled …Matched in translationhighmedium

ι39ἸαννουάριοςIanouarios, JanuaryA fourfold statue because of the 4 seasons. Some form it having a key in the right hand, as a beginning of time and an opening of the year and [its] door. Others [form …Matched in translationhighshort

ε1293Ἔνη καὶ νέαold and newAmongst Athenians this was the name for what we call the thirtieth [day of the month], the new moon, because in these days it happens that the moon has both its end and its …Matched in translationhighmedium

κ565Κατὰ κάθετονperpendicularly, vertically[Meaning] the distances from height to depth. "There was a hand-made tank for the collection of water; in the vertical it was no less than one plethron, but more than two plethra in diameter".Matched in translationhighshort

ε2824Ἐποχήcessation, suspension; epochPyrrho(n) was the first to introduce a kind of agnosticism and suspension [sc. of judgment]. Epokhe is the division which embraces the sun and the moon and each of the [sc. other] planets. These …Matched in translationhighmedium

ι521ἽππαρχοςHipparchus, HipparchosFrom Nicaea, a philosopher, lived at the time of the consuls. He wrote On the Phaenomena of Aratus, On the Arrangement of the Fixed Stars and the Catasterisms, On the Monthly Motion of the …Matched in translationhighshort

α826Ἄκαιναakaina[Meaning a] ten-foot measure. It is a rod, by which they goad their cattle, with the Pelasgians having invented this.Matched in translationhighshort

δ1355ΔομνῖνοςDomninos, DomninusA philosopher, Syrian by descent, from both Laodicea and Larissa, a city of Syria; a pupil of Syrianus and the schoolmate of Proclus, according to Damascius. He was a capable man in mathematics, but …Matched in translationhighlong

χ418ΧοσρόηςChosroes, Khosrau, KhosrawThe Persians' king. "They praise him and they wonder at his merit -- not [only] the Persians, but even some of the Romans -- since (they say) he was a lover of literature and …Matched in translationhighmedium

ει29ΕἴδηformsThe Pythagoreans used to say that the monad and dyad and triad are principles of the forms, since those who arrange from the monad up to the tetrad produce the decad; and they also …Matched in translationhighmedium

γ29Γαλῆweasel[Meaning] the animal [of that name]. By some it is called kerdw/ and i(lari/a. The noun is equal in numerical value [in] 'justice' [di/kh], 'weasel' [galh=], 'pains' [a)/lgh]; for it consists of the same …Matched in translationhighshort

ε2627Ἐπιστήμηscience, understandingIn the Analytics Aristotle says that one science is judged to be more accurate than another in two ways. First, when one science demonstrates the principles of another one. For example, physiology is more …Matched in translationhighmedium

α1943Ἀνάλογονproportion, proportionateThe definition of proportion is this: it has a size proportionate to the reciprocal things which display the same a)nqufai/resis -- Aristotle's word for a corresponding diminution. Those things which have proportion to one …Matched in translationhighmedium

γ338Γνώμηjudgement, opinion[Meaning a] view. A certain sort of disposition. Also [sc. attested is] gnw/mwn ["expert"], [meaning] one who is knowledgeable. Also described as a gnw/mwn is a certain engineers' measuring-rod, and of course also a …Matched in translationhighshort

α4036Ἄρτιαeven, exact[Meaning things that are] fitted, complete, sound. These things are also said to be "joined" [a)/rmena]. Also [sc. attested is the related verb] a)rtia/zein, [meaning] to play at odds or evens [a)/rtia]. "We play …Matched in translationhighmedium

α16Ἄβαξι[in/on/with] planks, abacusesWhat we call a)ba/kia. The Lawmaker [says] in the Martyrdom of Saint Thecla: "Tryphaina was overcome by suffering, and was seen lying like the dead on the slabs." So he says.Matched in translationhighshort

δ1062ΔικαίαρχοςDikaiarkhos, Dicaearchus… of Pheidias, Sicilian, from the city of Messene. Pupil of Aristotle. Philosopher and rhetorician and geometrician. [He wrote] Measurements of the Mountains in the Peloponnese; Life of Hellas in 3 books. This man wrote …Matched in translationhighshort

κ2277Κωνοειδέςconical, cone-shaped[Meaning] a shape of such a kind, like strobilos-shaped. And in the Epigrams: "and on her chest the marble cones of her breasts were still upright."Matched in translationhighshort

γ118Γέλοιοςlaughable[Meaning] the most ridiculous, [accented] proparoxytone. But [differently-accented] geloi=os [means] a laughing-stock. And [there is] a proverb: "you will end up more laughable than those who try to polish millet, or just like Murmêkides …Matched in translationhighmedium

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