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Latin

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Latin
ācre[ˈaː.krɛ]
adj
The neuter form of the adjective ācer, meaning sharp, piercing, or keen.

“Vinum est ācre.”

The wine is sharp.

Also means
  1. neuter nominative/accusative/vocative singular of ācer

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
acidō[ˈa.kɪ.doː]
adj
This is a specific grammatical form of the adjective meaning sour or sharp.

“Cum vīnō acidō bībimus.”

We drink with sour wine.

Also means
  1. dative/ablative masculine/neuter singular of acidus

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
āctor[ˈaːk.tɔr]
noun
A person who does something or takes an action. It can also refer to someone performing in a play or someone representing a case in court.

“Bonus āctor causam dēfendit.”

The good advocate defends the case.

Also means
  1. doer, agent
  2. actor (person who performs in a theatrical play or movie)
  3. prosecutor, plaintiff, advocate, orator
  4. doer

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
acāciā[aˈkaː.ki.a]
noun
This is the form of the noun acācia when used in the ablative case in the singular number.

“In acāciā sedet.”

He sits in the acacia tree.

Also means
  1. ablative singular of acācia

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
acācia[aˈkaː.ki.a]
noun
A type of tree known for its gum, or the gum itself collected from that tree.

“In desertis acāciae saepe crescunt.”

Acacias often grow in the deserts.

Also means
  1. the gum arabic tree (Vachellia nilotica, syn. Acacia nilotica).
  2. the juice or gum of this plant.
  3. acacia

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
accēde
verb
This is the command form of the verb meaning to approach or come near to something.

“Accēde ad mē.”

Approach me.

Also means
  1. second-person singular present active imperative of accēdō
  2. approach

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
accentor[akˈkɛn.tɔr]
noun
An accentor is a person who sings along with or accompanies someone else in a song.

“Ille est bonus accentor in choro.”

He is a good singer who sings with others in the choir.

Also means
  1. one who sings with another

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
accepter
verb
This verb form is used to express a possibility or a wish regarding the act of receiving or accepting.

“Ut ab omnibus accepter.”

That I may be accepted by everyone.

Also means
  1. first-person singular present passive subjunctive of acceptō
  2. may I be accepted

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
accident
verb
This is the third-person plural future active indicative form of the verb accidō, meaning to happen.

“Multa mala accident.”

Many bad things will happen.

Also means
  1. third-person plural future active indicative of accidō
  2. they will happen

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
accīdent
verb
This is the third-person plural future active indicative form of the verb accīdō, meaning that something will occur or happen in the future.

“Multa accīdent.”

Many things will happen.

Also means
  1. third-person plural future active indicative of accīdō
  2. they will happen

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
Achillēs[aˈkʰɪl.leːs]
name
A legendary Greek hero famous for his strength and role in the Trojan War.

“Cōnsule. Cūr Aiāx, hērōs ab Achille secundus, pūtēscit, totiēns servātīs clārus Achīvīs?”

Pray, do. Why does Ajax, a hero second only to Achilles, lie rotting, though so often he won glory by saving the Greeks?

Also means
  1. Achilles

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
actīnium[akˈtiː.ni.ũː]
noun
A radioactive metallic chemical element with the symbol Ac. It is known for its intense blue glow.

“Actīnium metallum rādiō-āctīvum est.”

Actinium is a radioactive metal.

Also means
  1. actinium

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
acanthine
adj
This is a grammatical form used when directly addressing someone or something described as having the quality of the acanthus plant.

“O acanthine flos!”

Oh acanthus-like flower!

Also means
  1. vocative masculine singular of acanthinus
  2. of acanthus (vocative)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
acceptant
verb
This is a verb form indicating that multiple subjects are currently in the process of accepting or receiving something.

“Hi dona acceptant.”

They are accepting the gifts.

Also means
  1. third-person plural present active indicative of acceptō
  2. they accept

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
accelerant
verb
The third-person plural present active indicative form of the verb accelerō, meaning they accelerate or speed up.

“Hi currus accelerant.”

These chariots are speeding up.

Also means
  1. third-person plural present active indicative of accelerō
  2. they are speeding up

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
accelerāte
verb
A command addressed to more than one person to speed up or hasten their actions.

“Omnēs, accelerāte!”

Everyone, hurry up!

Also means
  1. second-person plural present active imperative of accelerō
  2. hurry up

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
accūsātīve
noun
The vocative singular form of the word accūsātīvus, which refers to the grammatical case used for direct objects.

“In grammatica, accūsātīve saepe nominatur.”

In grammar, it is often named in the accusative (vocative).

Also means
  1. vocative singular of accūsātīvus
  2. accusative (vocative)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
accelerandō
verb
This is a form of the gerundive used to indicate the process of speeding up or accelerating.

“Accelerandō iter celerius perfēcit.”

By accelerating, he finished the journey more quickly.

Also means
  1. dative/ablative masculine/neuter singular of accelerandus
  2. by accelerating

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
abacō
noun
This is the dative or ablative singular form of the noun abacus, meaning a counting board or tray.

“Calculos abacō removi.”

I removed the counters from the counting board.

Also means
  1. dative/ablative singular of abacus
  2. from/to the counting board

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
facere[ˈfa.kɛ.rɛ]
verb
This is the present active infinitive form of the verb faciō, which is one of the most common verbs in Latin.

“Volo facere hoc.”

I want to do this.

Also means
  1. present active infinitive of faciō
  2. to do or to make

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
factor[ˈfak.tɔr]
noun
One who makes or performs an action. It is often used to describe someone who is responsible for creating something.

“Credo in unum Deum, Patrem omnipoténtem, factórem cæli et terræ”

I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of Heaven and earth.

Also means
  1. One who or which does or makes something; doer, maker, performer, perpetrator, agent, player.
  2. player, batsman
  3. maker

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
Monacō[ˈmɔ.na.koː]
name
This is the dative or ablative form of the name Monacum, which refers to the city-state of Monaco.

“Ad Monacō iter fēcit.”

He made a journey to Monaco.

Also means
  1. dative/ablative of Monacum
  2. Monaco

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
vacuum[ˈwa.ku.ũː]
adj
This word describes something that is empty or void. It is a form of the adjective vacuus.

“Locus vacuum est.”

The place is empty.

Also means
  1. inflection of vacuus:
  2. empty

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
tractor
verb
A verb form meaning that the speaker is being treated, handled, or pulled. It indicates that the action is happening to the subject.

“Ab aliīs tractōr.”

I am being handled by others.

Also means
  1. first-person singular present passive indicative of tractō
  2. I am being handled

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
bactēria
noun
The plural form of the word bacterium. It refers to tiny living organisms.

“Multae bactēria in aquā sunt.”

There are many bacteria in the water.

Also means
  1. nominative/accusative/vocative plural of bactērium
  2. bacteria

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
dē factō[ˈdeː ˈfak.toː]
prep_phrase
Describes something that exists in reality, even if it is not officially established by law.

“Rēx dē factō imperium tenet.”

The king holds power in reality.

Also means
  1. according to fact

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
prōtactīnium[proː.takˈtiː.ni.ũː]
noun
A rare radioactive chemical element that is silver in color. It is often studied by chemists and physicists.

“Prōtactīnium est elementum rādioāctīvum.”

Protactinium is a radioactive element.

Also means
  1. protactinium

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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