ουκοῦν

Lemma: οὐκοῦν

particle (inferential/conclusive) particle (inferential/conclusive)

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Definition

Therefore; consequently. Often used in questions to draw an inference or press for agreement (“then, surely”), and in answers to confirm or conclude (“yes then, well then”).

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Grammatical Analysis

"ουκοῦν"

Form: ουκοῦν

Components: οὐ + κοῦν (≈ καὶ οὖν)

Verb type: not a verb (n/a)

Function: inferential/consecutive particle; draws a conclusion or presses an inference, often in questions expecting assent (≈ ‘then’, ‘therefore’, ‘well then’, ‘is it not the case, then?’)

Related Forms of οὐκοῦν

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Other inflected forms of this word that have been analyzed:

ουκουν particle οὐκοῦν particle (combination) Οὐκοῦν particle (inferential)

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