γε

particle particle
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Definition

γε is an enclitic particle used to add emphasis, typically translated as "even," "also," or "indeed." It attaches to the preceding word to heighten its force or mark contrast, without possessing independent lexical meaning.

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Grammatical Analysis

"γε"

Type: enclitic

Function: emphatic particle

Position: generally postpositive

Meaning: adds emphasis or limitation ('at least', 'indeed', 'certainly', sometimes untranslatable)

Inflection: indeclinable

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