ἄρ
particle
particle
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Added Dec 31, 2025
Definition
ἄρ — a conjunctional particle used to mark a contrast or transition between clauses; its primary sense is “but” (often also rendered “and now”) in epic and early Greek. It functions as an adversative marker, signaling a shift in assertion or counterpoint to what has been stated.
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Grammatical Analysis
"ἄρ"
Function: enclitic modal/limiting particle, often reinforcing or slightly modifying the preceding word; frequently used with interrogatives and other particles; historically a weakened form of ἄρα