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ananke en · NOUN

Pronunciation

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/əˈnæŋki/

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀνάγκη (anánkē, “necessity”).

Meanings

(uncountable) Necessity beyond all supplications or sway. Conceived as the ultimate dictator of all fate and circumstances, to which even the gods must ultimately pay homage and deference.

Relateds

anankastic · tao

Translations (1)

pt ananke (necessity beyond all supplications or sway)