ἀλλ᾿

Lemma: ἀλλά

conjunction conjunction
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Definition

But; rather, instead. Also used after a negation to mean “but on the contrary,” and in corrections or transitions as “no, but… / well then.”

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Grammatical Analysis

"ἀλλ᾿"

Type: coordinating

Function: adversative (strong contrast: 'but'); elided form of ἀλλά before a following vowel or rough breathing

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