Greek Verbs, Irregular And Defective: Their Forms, Meaning, And Quantity

Veitch, William

ISBN 10: 1436863120 / ISBN 13: 9781436863124

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2008

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Cover has edge wear, creases, minor scratches, small bent/rubbed cover/page corners, rubbed spine. No writing. Very good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Greek Verbs, Irregular And Defective: Their Forms, Meaning, And Quantity
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1436863120
• ISBN 13: 9781436863124
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good
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Synopsis

Greek Verbs, Irregular and Defective: Their Forms, Meaning, and Quantity is a comprehensive guide to the irregular and defective verbs of the Greek language, written by William Veitch and originally published in 1848. This book is intended for students of Greek who are looking to deepen their understanding of the language and improve their ability to read and translate Greek texts.The book begins with an introduction to the structure of Greek verbs and the various types of irregularities and defects that can occur in their forms. Veitch then goes on to provide detailed explanations and examples of each type of irregularity and defect, including irregular stems, defective tenses, and irregular conjugations.Throughout the book, Veitch emphasizes the importance of understanding the meaning and usage of each irregular or defective form, rather than simply memorizing them by rote. He provides numerous examples from Greek literature to illustrate the different forms and their meanings, and includes exercises and practice passages to help readers develop their skills.Overall, Greek Verbs, Irregular and Defective is an essential reference for anyone studying Greek, offering a thorough and detailed exploration of the complexities of the language's verb system.Embracing All The Tenses Used By The Greek Writers, With References To The Passages In Which They Are Found.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.