ἔμπτωσις
εως, ἡ
A.
falling into, Corn. ND 22: generally, falling, [καρπῶν] Cat.Cod.Astr. 7.186.
2.
falling upon, pressure, D.H. 9.23.
3.
incidence, impact, εἰδώλων Epicur. Sent.Vat. 24, Cic. Att. 2.3.2 (pl.); τοῦ ἡλίου εἰς τὰ νέφη Placit. 3.2.10.
4.
propensity, διανοίας Onos. 1.11.
5.
reduction of dislocation, Gal. 18(1).325.
6.
inundation of the Nile, Heph.Astr. 1.21.