ananke
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Ancient Greek ἀνάγκη (anánkē, “necessity”).
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
ananke (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.
Related terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
necessity beyond all supplications or sway
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See also[edit]
Italian[edit]
Noun[edit]
ananke f (invariable)
- Alternative spelling of ananche
Portuguese[edit]
Noun[edit]
ananke f (uncountable)
- (Ancient Greek culture) ananke (necessity beyond all supplications or sway)
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