ΑΥ̓ΤΑΡ, αὐταρ
AUTAR, autar
Sounds Like: OW-tar
Translations: but, yet, however, nevertheless, on the other hand
From the root: ΑΥ̓ΤΑΡ
Part of Speech: Conjunction, Adverb
Explanation: ΑΥ̓ΤΑΡ is an archaic or poetic particle, often used as a conjunction. It serves to introduce a contrast or opposition, similar to 'but' or 'yet' in English. It can also function as an adverb meaning 'however' or 'nevertheless', emphasizing a preceding statement while introducing a new, often contrasting, idea. It is less common in Koine Greek than in classical Greek.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Instances
Clement of Alexandria
- Exhortation to the Greeks (Protrepticus) — 4:72
Josephus' Against Apion
- Book One — 22:173
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΑΥ̓ΤΑΡ, appear in our texts.
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