Calx

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Contents 1 Latin 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1 1.2.1 Noun 1.2.2 Derived terms 1.2.3 Declension 1.3 Etymology 2 1.3.1 Noun 1.3.2 Derived terms 1.3.3 Declension

Latin

Pronunciation

IPA	/kalks/
X-SAMPA

Etymology 1

Ancient Greek χάλιξ pebble

Noun

calx, calcis f

1. limestone
2. chalk
3. the finish line

Derived terms

• calculatio
• calculator
• calculus

Declension

Third declension; I-stem, base of 2 consonants (3:B2C).

Case \ #	F.	FF.
Nominative	calx	calcēs
Genitive	calcis	calcium
Dative	calcī	calcibus
Accusative	calcem	calcēs
Ablative	calce	calcibus

Etymology 2

Possibly from an extension of the Proto-Indo-European root *(s)kel- "to bend", whence also Greek σκέλος leg.

Noun

calx, calcis f

1. heel, part of the foot on the backside where it becomes the leg

Derived terms

• calceus
• calcitro
• recalcitrant

Declension

Same as for Etymology 1.

fr:calx pt:calx zh:calx