Probably from airo (through the idea of drawing a conclusion); a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive (as follows)


haply, (what) manner (of man), no doubt, perhaps, so be, then, therefore, truly, wherefore. Often used in connection with other particles, especially ge or oun (after) or ei (before). Compare also ara.


see GREEK airo


see GREEK ge


see GREEK oun


see GREEK ei


see GREEK ara