Clepsydra

Pronunciation: /klep.sɪ.drə/

Definitions of clepsydra

noun an ancient device used for measuring time by the flow of water

Example Sentences

A1 A clepsydra is an ancient water clock.

A2 The museum had a display of various ancient artifacts, including a clepsydra.

B1 The clepsydra was used in ancient civilizations to measure time.

B2 The intricate design of the clepsydra fascinated historians and archaeologists alike.

C1 The clepsydra's mechanism was a marvel of engineering for its time period.

C2 Scholars studied the clepsydra to gain insights into ancient timekeeping methods.

Examples of clepsydra in a Sentence

formal The ancient Greeks used a clepsydra as a water clock to measure time.

informal I found a cool clepsydra at the antique store.

slang Check out this sick clepsydra I picked up at the flea market.

figurative Her mind was like a clepsydra, constantly measuring and processing information.

Grammatical Forms of clepsydra

• plural: clepsydras
• comparative: more clepsydra
• superlative: most clepsydra
• present tense: clepsydra
• future tense: will clepsydra
• perfect tense: has clepsydra
• continuous tense: is clepsydraing
• singular: clepsydra
• positive degree: clepsydra
• infinitive: to clepsydra
• gerund: clepsydrating
• participle: clepsydraed

Origin and Evolution of clepsydra

First Known Use: 0005 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'clepsydra' originates from the Greek word 'klepsydra', which means water thief.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a water clock in ancient Greece, the term 'clepsydra' has evolved to also mean a device for measuring time using the flow of water. In modern times, it is used more broadly to refer to any device that measures time or regulates the flow of liquids.