βελτίστων
Lemma: βελτίστος
adjective (superlative)
adjective (superlative)
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Definition
Best, excellent; the superlative of **ἀγαθός**, denoting what is finest in quality, worth, or moral character. Often used substantively, **οἱ βέλτιστοι** = “the best men,” i.e. the leading or most eminent persons.
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Grammatical Analysis
"βελτίστων"
Case: genitive
Number: plural
Gender: masculine or neuter
Degree: superlative
Declension: 1st/2nd declension (superlative in -ιστος, -η, -ον)
Lexical base: βέλτιστος