δὴ

Lemma: δή

particle particle
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Definition

An enclitic particle meaning “indeed, certainly” or “now/then,” used to give emphasis, mark a transition, or infer a conclusion (“so, therefore”). Often accompanies other particles (e.g. καί δή, ἤδη, δήπου) to sharpen urgency or precision.

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Grammatical Analysis

"δὴ"

Function: emphatic/inferential particle; marks immediacy or heightened assertion ('indeed', 'certainly', 'just', 'now/then'), often strengthening the word or clause it accompanies

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