ΤΟΥ̓ΑΝΤΙΟΝ, τοὐαντιον
TOUANTION, touantion
Sounds Like: too-en-an-TEE-on
Translations: on the contrary, on the other hand, the opposite, a contrary thing
From the root: ΑΝΤΙΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adverb, Noun
Explanation: This word is a compound of the definite article 'το' (the) and the adjective 'ἀντίος' (opposite, contrary). When used together as 'τοὐναντίον' (tou enantion), it functions as an adverbial phrase meaning 'on the contrary' or 'on the other hand', indicating a contrast or opposition to what has just been said. It can also be used as a substantive noun meaning 'the opposite' or 'a contrary thing'.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Strong’s number: G1727 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Polycarp of Smyrna
- Martyrdom of Polycarp — 12:1
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΑΝΤΙΟΣ, appear in our texts.
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