How Do You Spell ENCHEIRIDION?

Pronunciation: [ɛnt͡ʃe͡əɹˈɪdi͡ən] (IPA)

Encheiridion is a Greek word that means "manual" or "handbook". It may seem like a difficult word to spell, but once you understand its phonetic transcription, it becomes more manageable. The IPA phonetic transcription of encheiridion is /ɛŋkʰeːridion/. This breaks down to "en-" for prefix, "khei" for "hand", "rid" for "guide", and "-ion" for a noun ending. The final "dion" represents the diminutive form, which gives the word its sense of being a small manual.

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ENCHEIRIDION Meaning and Definition

  1. Encheiridion is a Greek term that refers to a small manual or handbook, typically designed to provide concise and essential information on a specific subject or topic. The word is derived from the Greek words "en" meaning "in" or "within," and "cheiridion" meaning "a small hand."

    In ancient times, encheiridions were commonly used as practical guides or compendiums of knowledge. They were intended to be easily carried or kept close at hand, hence their small size, serving as a quick reference tool for individuals seeking essential information. Encheiridions were often written by philosophers, teachers, or experts in a particular field.

    These manuals covered a broad range of subjects, including philosophy, ethics, medicine, or practical skills. Encheiridions were popular in ancient Greece and Rome, contributing to the dissemination of knowledge and making complex concepts more accessible.

    Today, the term "encheiridion" is occasionally used metaphorically to refer to any concise manual or guidebook that provides fundamental information or instructions about a specific field or topic. It can be found in various disciplines, such as psychology, spirituality, or personal development, suggesting a compact reference source that offers guidance, insights, or practical advice to readers.

Etymology of ENCHEIRIDION

The word "encheiridion" is derived from the Greek word "ἐγχειρίδιον" (enkheirídion), which is a diminutive form of "ἐγχείριον" (enkheírion).

In Greek, "ἐγχείριον" (enkheírion) combines the words "ἐν" (en), meaning "in", and "χείρ" (kheír), meaning "hand". Therefore, "ἐγχείριον" (enkheírion) originally meant "something that is held in the hand" or "a small tool".

Conjugate verb Encheiridion

CONDITIONAL

I would encheiridion
you would encheiridion
he/she/it would encheiridion
we would encheiridion
they would encheiridion

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be encheiridioning
you would be encheiridioning
he/she/it would be encheiridioning
we would be encheiridioning
they would be encheiridioning

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have encheiridion
you would have encheiridion
he/she/it would have encheiridion
we would have encheiridion
they would have encheiridion

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been encheiridioning
you would have been encheiridioning
he/she/it would have been encheiridioning
we would have been encheiridioning
they would have been encheiridioning

FUTURE

I will encheiridion
you will encheiridion
he/she/it will encheiridion
we will encheiridion
they will encheiridion

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be encheiridioning
you will be encheiridioning
he/she/it will be encheiridioning
we will be encheiridioning
they will be encheiridioning

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have encheiridioned
you will have encheiridioned
he/she/it will have encheiridioned
we will have encheiridioned
they will have encheiridioned

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been encheiridioning
you will have been encheiridioning
he/she/it will have been encheiridioning
we will have been encheiridioning
they will have been encheiridioning

IMPERATIVE

you encheiridion
we let´s encheiridion

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to encheiridion

PAST

I encheiridioned
you encheiridioned
he/she/it encheiridioned
we encheiridioned
they encheiridioned

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was encheiridioning
you were encheiridioning
he/she/it was encheiridioning
we were encheiridioning
they were encheiridioning

PAST PARTICIPLE

encheiridioned

PAST PERFECT

I had encheiridioned
you had encheiridioned
he/she/it had encheiridioned
we had encheiridioned
they had encheiridioned

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been encheiridioning
you had been encheiridioning
he/she/it had been encheiridioning
we had been encheiridioning
they had been encheiridioning

PRESENT

I encheiridion
you encheiridion
he/she/it encheiridions
we encheiridion
they encheiridion

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am encheiridioning
you are encheiridioning
he/she/it is encheiridioning
we are encheiridioning
they are encheiridioning

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

encheiridioning

PRESENT PERFECT

I have encheiridioned
you have encheiridioned
he/she/it has encheiridioned
we have encheiridioned
they have encheiridioned

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been encheiridioning
you have been encheiridioning
he/she/it has been encheiridioning
we have been encheiridioning
they have been encheiridioning