εἴπερ
particle (conditional/intensive)
particle (conditional/intensive)
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Added Mar 03, 2026
Definition
A conditional particle meaning “if indeed,” “if really,” or “since (as is the case that),” strengthening the condition by implying that it is true or expected to be granted.
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Grammatical Analysis
"εἴπερ"
Type: subordinating (conditional) particle
Composition: εἰ + περ
Function: introduces a conditional protasis with added emphasis/limitation; often translated 'if indeed', 'if really', 'provided that'
Note: not a verb form (so -μι vs. standard verb classification is not applicable)