αλλ᾽

Lemma: ἀλλά

conjunction (adversative particle) conjunction (adversative particle)

5 views Added Apr 12, 2026

Definition

but; on the contrary, rather—used to mark contrast or correction, or to shift from one point to another.

AI-generated definition. Always verify with primary sources.

a)lla/

"αλλ᾽"

Type: coordinating (adversative)

Lemma form: ἀλλά

Exact form: ἀλλ᾽

Note on form: elided form of ἀλλά before a following word beginning with a vowel (ἀλλ᾽ = ἀλλά)

Function: introduces contrast or correction ('but', 'rather', 'however'); often marks transition to an opposing or qualifying statement

7 forms discovered

Other inflected forms of this word that have been analyzed: