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Latinism (Noun)

Meaning

A word or phrase borrowed from Latin.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The use of the Latinism "status quo" has become more common in modern English.
  • Her writing was filled with Latinisms that only added to the overall sense of elegance.
  • Many Latinisms have entered the English language through fields such as law and medicine.
  • The professor was known for peppering his lectures with obscure Latinisms that often left students bewildered.
  • Despite the decline of Latin as a spoken language, Latinisms continue to influence the English vocabulary.

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