What does επί λέξη in Greek mean?

What is the meaning of the word επί λέξη in Greek? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use επί λέξη in Greek.

The word επί λέξη in Greek means κατά λέξη, επί λέξη, κατά λέξη, επί λέξη, αυτολεξεί μεταφορικά. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word επί λέξη

κατά λέξη, επί λέξη

(repeating sb's words)

Είπε κατά λέξη πως «δεν θυμόταν το περιστατικό».
He said he quote "couldn't recall the incident" unquote.

κατά λέξη, επί λέξη

(indication of quotation)

"Then she said, quote, 'I do.'"

αυτολεξεί μεταφορικά

(exact wording as uttered)

It is true that it was a direct quotation but it was taken entirely out of context.

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