Definition
larger, more
Vocabulary Form
pleivwn, plei:on
Root
pleio
Frequency
55
GK
0
Cognates
A pleonasm is a redundancy, using superfluous words.
Mnemonics
Let's play with a larger ball.
Notes
pleivwn is masculine and feminine, plei:on is neuter. It is a 3-3 adjective. The genitive of both is pleivonoV. Notice the ablaut in the final stem vowel. See the Appendix for its full declension pattern, page 351. If you are following Track Two, just memorize this word for now; its forms will be explained in chapter 10.
Because of the word's meaning, it will often be followed by a word in the genitive. You can use the key word "than" with the word in the genitive.
Because of the word's meaning, it will often be followed by a word in the genitive. You can use the key word "than" with the word in the genitive.
Biblical Concordance
Either this word does not occur in the New Testament, or it occurs too frequently to show.