κομψότης

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τὸ αὐτοφυὲς κρεῖττον τοῦ ἑτεροδιδάκτου → what is inborn is better than what is taught by others

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Full diacritics: κομψότης Medium diacritics: κομψότης Low diacritics: κομψότης Capitals: ΚΟΜΨΟΤΗΣ
Transliteration A: kompsótēs Transliteration B: kompsotēs Transliteration C: kompsotis Beta Code: komyo/ths

English (LSJ)

ητος, ἡ,

   A elegance, prettiness, daintiness, esp. of language, Isoc.12.1 (v.l. κοσμιότητος), Pl.Ep.358c (pl.); κ. ἱστορική, φυσική, Plu.2.353e.