ἐπ᾽

Lemma: ἐπί

preposition preposition
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Definition

A preposition meaning “on, upon; at; against,” primarily with the genitive (“upon, over”), dative (“on, at, in”), and accusative (“onto, against, toward; in addition to”). As an adverb/prefix it commonly conveys “upon, in addition, besides,” often adding the sense of direction or superposition.

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Grammatical Analysis

"ἐπ᾽"

Exact form: ἐπ᾽

Lemma: ἐπί

Note on form: Apocopated form before a vowel (elision): ἐπί → ἐπ᾽

Governs case: genitive/dative/accusative (depending on meaning and construction)

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