propitius

Betekenis (Engels)

1. (adjective, declension-1, declension-2) favorable, well-disposed, kind
2. (adjective, declension-1, declension-2) propitious

Vertalings

gracious

favorable

tactful

greecious

huldvoll

kerim

αβρός

Uitgespreek as (IPA)

[prɔˈpɪ.ti.ʊs]

Etimologie (Engels)

From pro- plus an element possibly derived from *peth₂- (“to rush, fly”), so that the original meaning was "falling or rushing forward", hence "eager, well-disposed". Compare Ancient Greek προπετής (propetḗs, “inclined forward”).