ἐὰν | Ancient Greek Analysis with Conjugation Tables

Definition

A conditional particle meaning “if” (often with the subjunctive), used especially for future or general conditions; also in indefinite clauses as “whenever.”

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Grammatical Analysis

"ἐὰν"

Type: subordinating

Function: introduces a conditional (protasis), typically with the subjunctive; equivalent to 'if (ever), if (in case)'

Formation: contraction of εἰ + ἄν (conditional particle)

Related Forms of ἐάν

4 forms discovered

Other inflected forms of this word that have been analyzed:

ἐὰν conjunction Εαν conjunction εαν conjunction Ean conjunction

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