ἐάντε

Lemma: ἐάν

conjunction (conditional particle) conjunction (conditional particle)
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Definition

A conditional particle meaning “if,” typically used with the subjunctive to express a future or general condition (“if ever,” “whenever”). It is essentially a strengthened form of εἰ.

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Grammatical Analysis

"ἐάντε"

Type: subordinating (conditional + enclitic connective)

Components: [{'form': 'ἐάν', 'part': 'conditional particle', 'function': "introduces a conditional/prospective clause, typically with the subjunctive ('if ever/if in case')"}, {'form': 'τε', 'part': 'enclitic connective particle', 'function': "adds an enclitic link/emphasis; often pairs with other τε/καί or marks an additional, loosely coordinated element ('and/also')"}]

Overall function: marks a conditional clause with an added enclitic connective nuance; often translatable 'and if' / 'if also' depending on context

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