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John Faucett
A discussion lounge for everything related to classics studies. Not only do we look into literature and the history of classical civilizations, but we also delve deeply into the Latin and Greek languages and their linguistics, releasing language learning audio in Latin and Greek. We also have discussions on every possible classics topic such as the Homerian epics or the concept of Myth.
Today’s word is: σκληρός (Gr. hard, indurated, harsh, dry)
Derivatives:
sclerosis:
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pathological hardening of tissue; inability or reluctance to adapt.
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Example: They are suffering from political sclerosis.
sclerometer:
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instrument used to measure the relative hardness of a material
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Example: This tutorial shows you how to test the material using a sclerometer. *
arteriosclerosis:
- a chronic disease characterized by thickening and hardening of the arterial walls
Dei Philemonen et Baucidem visitant . Pia Baucis cibum deorum parat. Senex Philemon deos sedere iubet.
The greek word φωνή, meaning voice or sound, forms part of many English words. For instance, phonology, anglophone, francophone, telephone and symphony are all derived in part from φωνή.
What does the term "classical" mean? If we formulate a definition what are some of the problems that arise?
How should a classicist think about this word in relation to their studies of the "classics"?