ὄφρ
Lemma: ὄφρα
conjunction
conjunction
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Added May 25, 2026
Definition
A conjunction and temporal adverb meaning “so that, in order that” (with subjunctive/optative), and also “until, while, as long as” in temporal use.
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Grammatical Analysis
"ὄφρ"
Type: subordinating
Function: introduces a purpose clause ('in order that', 'so that'); also used with temporal force in some contexts ('until', 'while')
Notes on form: ὄφρ is an Epic/Ionic contracted form of ὄφρα