Αλλα

Lemma: ἀλλά

conjunction/particle conjunction/particle

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Definition

But; rather, instead (marking contrast or correction). Also used after a negative to mean “but on the contrary,” and with ellipsis as “well then/come now” introducing a new move or objection.

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Grammatical Analysis

"Αλλα"

Type: coordinating

Function: adversative (marks contrast), often translated 'but'; can also be used as a transitional particle 'well/now' introducing a new point

Related Forms of ἀλλά

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Other inflected forms of this word that have been analyzed:

ἀλλ conjunction αλλα conjunction ἀλλὰ conjunction alla conjunction Αλλ particle ἀλλ᾿ conjunction αλλὰ conjunction/particle αλλ᾽ conjunction/particle

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