ἐὰν
Lemma: ἐάν
conjunction
conjunction
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Definition
ἐάν — a conjunction meaning “if,” introducing a conditional clause; often the contracted form of εἰ ἄν, used with the optative (and occasionally the subjunctive) to express potential or hypothetical conditions (often rendered “if ever” or “if … should”).
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Grammatical Analysis
"ἐὰν"
Type: subordinating conjunction
Meaning: if, in case
Usage: introduces conditional clauses, especially with subjunctive verbs ('future more vivid' or 'general')
Composition: crasis of εἰ (if) + ἄν (modal particle)
Related Forms of ἐάν
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