Adverb
Conjunction
Usually written in kana
1. that is (to say); namely; i.e.; or
それがすなわち宗教の根拠である。That is precisely the basis of religion.
Conjunction
Usually written in kana
2. precisely; exactly; just; nothing but; neither more nor less
それがすなわち答えだ。That is exactly the answer.
3. if one does ..., then; in that case; then
as ...ば～; indicates that what follows is a natural consequence
4. so; accordingly; thereupon; then