A.because, for the reason that, since, Hdt.1.44, 3.55, Th.1.52, Thphr.Char.17.4; οὐδὲ δι᾽ ἓν ἄλλο ἢ διότι . . Pl.Phd.100c; answering to “διὰ τί;” Id.Plt.310d, Amphis 14.6, Timocl.2.4 D., etc.
διότι , Conj. for διὰ τοῦτο ὅτι . . (cf. A.D.Conj.242.1),