goun

Lemma: γοῦν

particle (postpositive, inferential... particle (postpositive, inferential)

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Definition

A postpositive inferential particle meaning “therefore, at any rate, at least,” used to draw a conclusion or to mark an emphatic concession (“in any case”).

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Grammatical Analysis

"goun"

Function: inferential/enclitic particle (γοῦν = γοῦν < γε + οὖν); marks a conclusion or inference, often with a limiting/emphatic nuance: 'at any rate, anyhow, therefore/then at least'

Enclitic: yes (typically postpositive/enclitic in classical usage)

Related Forms of γοῦν

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Other inflected forms of this word that have been analyzed:

γοῦν particle

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