QUONIAM, quoniam
Sounds Like: KWOH-nee-ahm
Translations: since, because, whereas, seeing that, inasmuch as
From the root: QUONIAM
Part of Speech: Conjunction
Explanation: Quoniam is a Latin conjunction used to introduce a subordinate clause, indicating cause or reason. It means "since," "because," or "seeing that." It can also introduce a clause of time, meaning "when" or "after." It is often used to provide a justification or explanation for a preceding statement.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Instances
Josephus' Against Apion
- Book One — 5:56, 6:66, 6:73, 6:75, 7:79, 7:81, 8:89
- Book Two — 5:56, 6:66, 6:73, 6:75, 7:79, 7:81, 8:89
The Shepherd of Hermas — Parables
From the same root
No other words from the same root, QUONIAM, appear in our texts.
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