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Translating Latin words into English. How you say and spell Latin language words and phrases in the English language.

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What are some words with the Latin root civis?

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Words with the Latin root "civis" include civilization, civic, civilian, and civility.

What does the Latin root word for 'motivation' mean?

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The Latin root for the word motivation "motivus" means "to stir or move". Motivation is an impetus that makes us move to do something. The definition of motivation is an emotion or desire that operates on the will and causes us to do something to bring it about.

What are some words with the latin root theo?

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Some words with the Latin root "theo" include theology, theocracy, and atheist.

What is the meaning of the Greek or Latin root 'synth-'?

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The syllable 'synth-' is a prefix, not a root. Its correct form is 'syn-'. It traces its origins back to the ancient, classical Latin language, and the even earlier, ancient, classical Greek language. Either way, the English equivalent is found in the preposition with.

What words have the Latin root caut in them?

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"Cautious," "caution," "cauterize," "cautery," and "cauterize" are words that have the Latin root "caut."

Which words other than 'octagon' begin with the prefix 'octa-'?

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The adjectives octagonal and octangular are examples of words that begin with the Greek and Latin prefix 'octa-'. Another example is the adjective/noun octavo. The nouns octahedron, octant, and octave are still other examples.

What is the Latin root word for 'education'?

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'Education' is known to have several root words. It is popularly known to be derived from the Latin root 'educo' meaning to 'educe'- to draw out. It also has root words, 'educare' and 'educere'. "educare' means to 'rear or to bring up' and it refers to child rearing, whereas, 'educere' which is derived from two roots 'e' and 'ducere' means to 'draw out from within' or to 'lead forth'.

Is English latin based?

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English is not directly based on Latin, but it has been heavily influenced by Latin due to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Many words in English have Latin roots, particularly in academic, legal, and scientific vocabulary.

What are some words with the Latin root sub?

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Some words with the Latin root "sub" include "submarine" (below the sea), "subterranean" (underground), and "substitute" (to put in place of something else).

Which Greek root means to forget?

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amnesia, which is actually amnesty, and not a complete obliteration from memory.

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λήθη [leethee] lethe > lethargy, lethargic

see also Lethe (mythology): a river in Hades whose water when drunk, causes the person to forget everything about the world they left behind

Though, lethal < (Latin) letum which became lethum (letahlis) by association with lethe

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What is the Ante- Bellum period?

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The Antebellum period refers to the time before the American Civil War, spanning from the late 18th century to the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861. It was marked by social, economic, and political tensions over issues such as slavery, states' rights, and territorial expansion.

Latin to English please Quarta seacula per humanitatis formas litterarum anteposuerit claram parum putamus?

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Seacula quarta decima et quinta decima Eodem modo typi? Modo typi qui nunc nobis videntur parum clari. Quam littera gothica quam nunc putamus parum claram anteposuerit litterarum formas humanitatis! Formas humanitatis per seacula quarta decima et quinta decima Eodem modo typi qui.

What means you forbid?

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Forbid means to prohibit or disallow something from happening or being done. It is to refuse permission for something to occur.

What are some words with the Latin root crimen?

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crim. Latin: fault or crime; accusation. decriminalize.

Latin word for foot?

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The Latin word for foot is "pes" or "pedis."

What is the definition of the Greek root corp?

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I am unfamiliar with a Greek root of "corp" but the Latin root refers to "body"

Don't know if this is what is being looked for or not, but hope it helps!

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It is a Latin word, not Greek, and it does mean body.

So a corp is a body of men and corporal, an officer in command of that body. (AK)

Latin root of apogee and perigee?

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Apogee:

"point at which the moon is farthest from the earth," 1590s, from Fr. apogée, from L. apogæum, from Gk. apogaion, neut. adj., "away from the earth," a term from Ptolemaic astronomy, from apo "off, away" (see http://wiki.answers.com/index.php?term=apo-) + gaia/ge "earth."

Perigee:

"point at which a celestial body is nearest the Earth," 1594, from Mod.L. perigeum (15c.), from Late Gk. peregeion,used by Ptolemy as a noun, properly neut. of adj. perigeios"near the earth," from peri ges, from peri "near" + ges, gen. of ge "earth."

What does Matthew mean in Latin?

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In Latin, the name Matthew translates to "Matthaeus" or "Matthaios." It is derived from the Greek name Ματθαῖος (Matthaios), which means "gift of God" or "gift of Yahweh."

What is the Latin word for please?

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The Latin word for please is "si placet."

A word with patri in it?

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There are several words with 'patri' in them. 'Patri' means 'father' in Latin. Some words with the root 'patri' are as follows:

Patricians - the noble/royal families of ancient Rome.

Patriot

Patriotism

Patriarchal

Patriarchy

Are there any trustworthy websites that can translate words from English to Latin?

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Yes, websites like Google Translate, Oxford Dictionaries, and Collins Dictionary offer reliable translations from English to Latin. However, it's always recommended to consult with a Latin language expert or reference material for accurate translations and interpretations.

What is a word stem?

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It is the base part of a word that has prefixes or suffixes. For instance, the word:

decentralization

base: Centralize

prefix: de-

suffix: -tion

necessity

base: necessary

suffix: -ity

Is the word prefix Latin?

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Yes, the word "prefix" is not Latin. It comes from the Latin word "praefigere," which means to fix in front.