Assumptions

The imperative may be used in assumptions (hypothetical imperative), to make a concession, or to grant permission: ἐμοῦ γ᾽ ἕνεκ᾽ ἔστω let it be assumed as far as I am concerned D. 20.14, οὕτως ἐχέτω ὡς σὺ λέγεις assume it to be as you say P. S. 201c. So even as a protasis: δειξάτω, κᾱ̓γὼ στέρξω let him set it forth and I will be content D. 18.112.

ASSUMPTIONS

Assumptions, including concessions, are usually expressed by the imperative (negative μή), 1839. Other forms occur, as καὶ δή with the indicative (negative οὐ), 1771; a verb of assuming with the accu sative and infinitive, etc.

ASSUMPTIONS

Assumptions, including concessions, are usually expressed by the imperative (negative μή), 1839. Other forms occur, as καὶ δή with the indicative (negative οὐ), 1771; a verb of assuming with the accu sative and infinitive, etc.

καὶ δή: (a) Introduces a climax, as καὶ δὴ τὸ μέγιστον and above all, what is the main thing P. A. 41b. (b) In replies = well; as βλέψον κάτω· καὶ δὴ βλέπω look down! Well, I am looking Ar. Av. 175. This is akin to the temporal use. (c) In assumptions = suppose (1771). On καὶ δὴ καί see 2890.