ἀνώτερον
anṓteros
higher
Comparative form signifying 'higher' or 'upper' in position, hierarchy, or textual order; denotes something situated (literally or figuratively) above or superior in placement relative to a referenced point. In extended contexts, may refer to something occurring earlier in a sequence (such as an earlier passage in a text) or to a more prominent or conspicuous location.
Luke 14:10 · Word #20
Lexicon G511
| Lemma | ἀνώτερος |
| Transliteration | anṓteros |
| Strong's | G511 |
| Definition | Comparative form signifying 'higher' or 'upper' in position, hierarchy, or textual order; denotes something situated (literally or figuratively) above or superior in placement relative to a referenced point. In extended contexts, may refer to something occurring earlier in a sequence (such as an earlier passage in a text) or to a more prominent or conspicuous location. |
Morphology ADV COMP
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
| Degree | COMP — Comparative — Compares two things |
Common Translation
| Phrase | higher |
| Literal | higher |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἀνώτερον |
| Strong's | G511 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G511-01
higher up
| Morphological Notes | Adverb; comparative degree from ἄνω (up, above) with -τερος ending; neuter form used adverbially meaning "more above" or "at a higher level." |
| Rendering Rationale | The comparative adverb form denotes movement or position further above relative to a reference point. "Higher up" preserves the comparative force (-τερος) and the adverbial function indicated by the morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
higher up
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | The comparative adverbial form is well reflected in P1; no adjustment is necessary. |