Οὐκοῦν

Lemma: οὐκοῦν

particle (inferential/interrogative... particle (inferential/interrogative)

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Definition

Therefore, then; consequently (often introducing an inference or conclusion). Also used in questions to press an expected answer, especially “then surely…?, is it not then…?”

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Grammatical Analysis

"Οὐκοῦν"

Function: Inferential/illative particle, typically drawing a conclusion: 'therefore, then, so' (often used to introduce an inference or the next step in an argument).

Composition: οὐκ (negation) + οὖν (inferential particle); fixed combined form.

Position: Often used sentence-initially or after the first word (Wackernagel position), with scope over the clause it introduces.

Related Forms of οὐκοῦν

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Other inflected forms of this word that have been analyzed:

ουκουν particle οὐκοῦν particle (combination)

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