QUOD, quod
Sounds Like: KWOD
Translations: that, because, since, as for the fact that, which, what, a what, a which
From the root: QUOD
Part of Speech: Conjunction, Pronoun, Adverb
Explanation: QUOD is a versatile Latin word that can function as a conjunction, a pronoun, or an adverb. As a conjunction, it introduces subordinate clauses, often meaning 'that', 'because', or 'since'. As a pronoun, it is the neuter singular nominative or accusative form of 'qui', meaning 'which' or 'what', referring to things or concepts. It can also be used as an interrogative or indefinite pronoun/adjective. As an adverb, it can mean 'as far as', 'insofar as', or 'to the extent that'.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative (as a pronoun); Does not inflect (as a conjunction or adverb)
Instances
Josephus' Against Apion
Polycarp of Smyrna
The Shepherd of Hermas — Parables
From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, QUOD.
These could represent different words with related meanings, or different forms of the same word to fit different grammatical cases, numbers, or genders. This list may include spelling variants and even misspellings in the original manuscripts! Even more words from the same root may exist in other ancient texts that aren't in our database.
- UOD — that, because, which, what, a what, a which
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