QUIA, quia
Sounds Like: KWI-ah
Translations: because, since, for, that
From the root: QUIA
Part of Speech: Conjunction
Explanation: Quia is a Latin conjunction used to introduce a clause that explains the reason or cause for something, similar to 'because' or 'since' in English. It can also introduce a substantive clause, meaning 'that', especially after verbs of saying, knowing, or perceiving.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Instances
Josephus' Against Apion
Polycarp of Smyrna
The Shepherd of Hermas — Parables
From the same root
No other words from the same root, QUIA, appear in our texts.
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