ananke

== English == === Etymology === From Ancient Greek ἀνάγκη (anánkē, “necessity”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /əˈnæŋki/ === Noun === ananke (uncountable) Necessity beyond all supplications or sway. Conceived as the ultimate dictator of all fate and circumstances, to which even the gods must ultimately pay homage and deference. ==== Related terms ==== anankastic ==== Translations ==== === See also === tao == Italian == === Noun === ananke f (invariable) alternative spelling of ananche == Portuguese == === Noun === ananke f (uncountable) (Ancient Greek culture) ananke (necessity beyond all supplications or sway)