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Latin ReviewPhrases and Root Words
Ab ovo usque ad mala
Literal meaning: from eggs to applesCommon meaning: from the beginning to the
endEtymology: Roman dinners usually included
many courses beginning with boiled eggs and ending with fruit.
Ab initio
Literal and common meaning: the beginningfrom initial meaning the beginning
Ad hominem
Literal meaning: to the manCommon meaning: personalEtymology: Instead of focusing on issues,
politicians in ancient Rome often made personal attacks on their rivals during speeches.
Ad hoc
Literal meaning: to thisCommon meaning: for this
Ad infinitum
Literal meaning: to the infiniteCommon meaning: endlesslyEtymology: in-without + finis-end
Ad nauseam
Literal meaning: to seasicknessCommon meaning: to the point of disgust
Ad libitum
Literal meaning: at pleasureCommon meaning: without preparation
Alibi
Literal meaning: at elsewhereCommon meaning: defense of being elsewhere
when a crime was committedEtymology: alius, “other” + ibi, “there, in that
place
Alma Mater
Literal meaning: Nourishing motherCommon meaning: school or college attendedEtymology: Alma Mater is a title the Romans
gave to schools because they were to nurture students with food and thought.
Latin Root Words
SonusVideoVerbumNomenPro
Sonus
Sound
Video - Visum
See
Verbum
Word
Nomen
Name
Pro
For or before
Prae
Before
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