δε

Lemma: δέ

conjunction conjunction
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Definition

δέ is a postpositive coordinating particle meaning “but” or “and,” used to mark contrast or a shift in the discourse between clauses; it is enclitic, attaching to the preceding word, and has little independent semantic content beyond signaling the relation.

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Grammatical Analysis

"δε"

Enclitic: no

Meaning: but, and, now (marks contrast or transition)

Position: postpositive

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