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.