SIN, sin
Sounds Like: SEEN
Translations: if, in, into, without, they may be, let them be
From the root: SI
Part of Speech: Conjunction, Preposition, Verb
Explanation: The word 'SIN' is most likely an abbreviation or a misspelling of a Latin word. Based on common Latin usage and the provided examples, it could represent 'SI' (meaning 'if'), 'IN' (meaning 'in' or 'into'), 'SINE' (meaning 'without'), or 'SINT' (meaning 'they may be' or 'let them be', the present subjunctive of 'ESSE'). The context of the third example, 'IGITUR SI', strongly suggests 'SI' (if). It is crucial to consider the surrounding words to determine the intended meaning.
Inflection: Does not inflect (if 'SI' or 'IN'); Does not inflect (if 'SINE'); Third person plural, Present Subjunctive (if 'SINT')
Unknown: Yes
Instances
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, SI.
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.
- SI — if, whether, in case that, provided that
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