κατ' εξοχήν

Greek

Alternative forms

• κατεξοχήν (katexochín)

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κατ’ ἐξοχήν (kat’ exokhḗn, “par excellence”).

Adjective

κατ' εξοχήν • (kat' exochín) (indeclinable)

1. preeminent, eminent

   Έχοντας εδραιώσει τη φήμη του ως ο κατ’ εξοχήν θεωρητικός...

   Échontas edraiósei ti fími tou os o kat’ exochín theoritikós...

   Having established his reputation as the dominant theorist...

Related terms

• εξοχή (exochí, “protrusion”)