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proper noun · masculinesecond declension

Eudoxus

Eudoxus m sg (genitive Eudoxī)
Classical[ɛu̯ˈdɔk.sʊs]Ecclesiastical[eu̯ˈdɔk.sus]

Meaning

  1. masculinesingularEudoxus of Cnidus, an astronomer
  2. masculinesingularEudoxus of Cyzicus, a navigator

Declension

declension
formsingularplural
nominativeEudoxus—
genitiveEudoxī—
dativeEudoxō—
accusativeEudoxum—
ablativeEudoxō—
vocativeEudoxe—

Eudoxus, i, m., = Εὔδοξος,
I. a Greek astrologer, a disciple of Plato, Cic. Div. 2, 42, 87; id. Rep. 1, 14 al.

Origins

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Εὔδοξος (Eúdoxos), from εὔδοξος (eúdoxos, “honored, famous, glorious”).

Descendants
  • EnglishEudoxus
  • ItalianEudosso

In the Academy Smith's classical dictionaries

Biography & mythologyEudoxusEudoxus (Εὔδοξος) of Cnidus, the son of Aeschlines, lived about B. C. 366. He was, according to Diogenes Laertius, astronomer, geometer, physician, an…

Quick answers

What does Eudoxus mean in Latin?
Eudoxus, a proper noun, means “Eudoxus of Cnidus, an astronomer; Eudoxus of Cyzicus, a navigator”.
What is the genitive of Eudoxus?
The genitive singular is Eudoxī. Eudoxus is masculine, second declension.
How do you pronounce Eudoxus?
In classical Latin, [ɛu̯ˈdɔk.sʊs]; in ecclesiastical (church) Latin, [eu̯ˈdɔk.sus].