Ablative Absolute (Noun)
Meaning
A constituent in Latin grammar; a noun and its modifier can function as a sentence modifier.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- Caesare duce, the Romans conquered Gaul, meaning "With Caesar as leader".
- Hoc facto, the conspirators fled, meaning "This having been done".
- Sole orto, the soldiers began their march, meaning "The sun having risen".
- Tribunis plebis creatis, the Roman Republic was established, meaning "The tribunes of the people having been created".
- Senatu consentiente, the bill was passed, meaning "The Senate having agreed".