ΤΟΥΝΑΝΤΙΟΝ, τουναντιον
TOUNANTION, tounantion
Sounds Like: too-nan-TEE-on
Translations: on the contrary, on the other hand, quite the opposite
From the root: ΕΝΑΝΤΙΟΝ
Part of Speech: Adverb
Explanation: This word is a crasis (contraction) of the neuter definite article 'το' (to) and the adjective/adverb 'ἐναντίον' (enantion), meaning 'opposite' or 'contrary'. As an adverb, it is used to express a strong contrast or opposition to what has just been stated, emphasizing that the opposite is true or should be done. It functions similarly to English phrases like 'on the contrary' or 'quite the opposite'.
Inflection: Does not inflect (adverbial use of a neuter adjective)
Strong’s number: G1727 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
From the same root
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