οὕνεκʼ
Lemma: οὕνεκα
conjunction (causal particle)
conjunction (causal particle)
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Added Sep 29, 2026
Definition
For this reason; therefore. Also used causally, “because,” “since,” introducing the ground or explanation for something.
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Grammatical Analysis
"οὕνεκʼ"
Type: subordinating
Form note: οὕνεκʼ = elided form of οὕνεκα before a following vowel (final -α elided)
Function: introduces a causal clause
Gloss: because, since, for the reason that