αμβλύς (amvlís)

English: blunt

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Linguistic Information

Word Typeadjective
Gendermasculine
Casenominative
NumberSingular

About αμβλύς

Learn more about αμβλύς and how to use it correctly in Greek sentences and conversations.

Definitions & Examples

  • adjective:
    blunt, dull (not sharp)
  • adjective:
    slow-witted, dull
  • adjective:
    (geometry) obtuse
    Examples:
    • αμβλεία γωνία (amvleía gonía) — obtuse angle

Declension Table

neuter word

CaseSingularPlural
nominativeαμβλύςαμβλείς
genitiveαμβλύαμβλειών
accusativeαμβλύαμβλείς
vocativeαμβλύαμβλείς

Greek nouns and adjectives change form based on case (role in sentence) and number. These forms show how αμβλύς appears in different grammatical contexts.