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Lemma: οὐ

particle particle
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Definition

οὐ is the primary negative particle in Ancient Greek, meaning “not” or “no.” It is used to negate a statement (often before the verb in the indicative and related forms), contrasting with μή, which marks non-factual or potential negation.

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Grammatical Analysis

"ου"

Function: negating particle used primarily with the indicative mood and in direct statements; expresses objective or factual negation (‘not’).

Related Forms of οὐ

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Other inflected forms of this word that have been analyzed:

οὔ particle ouk adverb (negation particle) οὐ particle κοὐκ particle (crasis of conjunction + particle) οὐκ particle (negative)

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