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ἐρώτημα

ἐρώτημα, that which is asked, a question

ἐρώτ-ημα, ατος, τό,
  • that which is asked, question, Th. 3.54, etc.; ἡ πρὸς τὸ ἐ. ἀπόκρισις ib. 60; τὰ ἐ. τοῦ ξυνθήματος asking for the password, Id. 7.44; ἐ. περί τινος Pl. Prt. 336d; ἐ. ἐρέσθαι, Id. Phlb. 42e; διπλᾶ ἔστρεφε τὰ -ήματα Id. Euthd. 276d.
      • 2 in Stoic terminology, a question requiring the answer ‘Yes’ or ‘No’, opp. πύσμα, Chrysipp.Stoic. 2.61.
    • II in Dialectic, question inviting an answer which may help to refute an opponent, Arist. APr. 64a36 (pl.), APo. 77a36, al.

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