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greatest common divisor
nounC1
/ˌɡreɪtɪst ˌkɒmən dɪˈvaɪzə/The largest positive integer that divides two or more given integers without a remainder.
greatest happiness principle
nounC1-C2
/ˌɡreɪtɪst ˈhæpɪnəs ˌprɪnsɪpəl/The central tenet of Utilitarianism which states that the morality of an action is determined by its contribution to the overall happiness of all affected individuals, seeking the greatest amount of pleasure and the least amount of pain.
greatest lower bound
nounC2
/ˈɡreɪtɪst ˈləʊə baʊnd/In mathematics, particularly order theory, the greatest element of a set that is less than or equal to every element of another specified set.
greatest-integer function
nounLow
/ˌɡreɪt.ɪst ˈɪn.tɪ.dʒər ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/A mathematical function, typically denoted as f(x)=⌊x⌋ or [x], which maps a real number x to the largest integer less than or equal to x.
greatness
nounC1
/ˈɡreɪtnəs/The quality or state of being great, eminent, or distinguished; exceptional magnitude, power, or achievement.
greats
plural-nounB2
/ɡreɪts/The plural form of 'great', referring to people, works, or things of outstanding importance, significance, or excellence within a particular field.
greave
nounC2
/ɡriːv/A piece of armour, typically made of metal, that protects the shin.
greaves
nounLow
/ɡriːvz/The residue left after animal fat has been rendered; also, armour for the shins.
grebe
nounC2
/ɡriːb/An aquatic diving bird with a pointed bill, lobed toes, and a short tail, often with ornate head plumage during breeding season.
grecian
adjectivenounLow
/ˈɡriːʃ(ə)n/Relating to ancient Greece, especially in an artistic, architectural, or aesthetic sense.
grecian bend
nounVery Low / Archaic / Historical
/ˌɡriːʃ(ə)n ˈbɛnd/A fashionable, exaggerated posture in 19th-century women's dress, involving a forward stoop at the hips.
grecian profile
nounC2
/ˌɡriː.ʃən ˈprəʊ.faɪl/A specific artistic representation of a human profile, where the nose continues in an unbroken, straight line from the forehead, as depicted in classical Greek sculpture.
grecism
nounLow
/ˈɡriːsɪz(ə)m/A word, phrase, or idiom borrowed from or characteristic of the Greek language.
grecize
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveVery Low
/ˈɡriːsaɪz/To make something Greek in character, form, or style; to adopt or imitate Greek customs, language, or artistic forms.
greco-
combining-formnounLow (C1/C2)
/ˈɡriːkəʊ-/A combining form used to denote a connection with Greece, Greek culture, or Greek language.
greco-roman
adjectivenounC1
/ˌɡriːkəʊ ˈrəʊmən/Relating to or combining elements of ancient Greek and Roman culture, history, or civilization.
gree
nounVery Low / Archaic
/ɡriː/An archaic, dialectal, or Scottish verb meaning 'to agree' or 'to make agree; to reconcile'.
greebo
nounVery low frequency; rare/obscure
/ˈɡriːbəʊ/A (typically young) person, especially a man, who identifies with or adopts a subculture involving heavy metal music, aggressive style, long hair, leather jackets, and often perceived as aggressive or unsavoury.
greece
nounB1
/ɡriːs/A country in southeastern Europe on the Balkan Peninsula, officially known as the Hellenic Republic.
greed
nounB2
/ɡriːd/An intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food.

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