αιφνης
Lemma: αἰφνής
adjective
adjective
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Added Apr 08, 2026
Definition
Sudden, unexpected; occurring abruptly or without warning. Often used adverbially in the neuter (αἰφνές) or as αἰφνιδίως, “suddenly.”
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Grammatical Analysis
"αιφνης"
Form: αιφνης
Degree: positive
Function: temporal adverb meaning “suddenly, unexpectedly”; also used idiomatically with temporal force (“all at once”)