μήποτε
Definition
An enclitic adverb meaning “lest at any time” or “lest perhaps,” used especially with subjunctive or optative to express apprehension or precaution; also (more rarely) “never,” as an emphatic negative.
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Grammatical Analysis
"μήποτε"
Verb type: not applicable (not a verb)
Composition: μή (negative particle, esp. with non-indicative moods) + ποτε (enclitic particle 'at some time/ever')
Function: negative particle combination meaning 'lest (ever)' / 'so that not perhaps' / 'never (at any time)' depending on context; commonly used with subjunctive/optative in prohibitions and clauses of fearing/precaution
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