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Latin
de[ˈdeː]
postp
A postposition indicating location or direction.

“de loco”

from the place

Also means
  1. on this side, from
  2. on this side

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

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Latin
decāde
noun
The ablative singular form of the noun decās, meaning a group of ten.

“In una decāde decem anni sunt.”

There are ten years in one decade.

Also means
  1. ablative singular of decās

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

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Latin
dē jūre
prep_phrase
Describes something that is officially established or sanctioned by law.

“Iūstītiā dē jūre agitur.”

Justice is performed by legal right.

Also means
  1. alternative spelling of dē iūre
  2. by right

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
December[dɛˈkɛm.bɛr]
adj
An adjective relating to the month of December in the Roman calendar.

“postremo Decembri iam mense ad aedem Saturni Romae immolatum est.”

Finally in the middle of the month of December there was a sacrifice at the Temple of Saturn.

Also means
  1. of December

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

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Latin
dēlēgāte
verb
This is the command form of the verb dēlēgō, used to tell a group of people to send or delegate something.

“Dēlēgāte hanc cūram aliīs.”

Delegate this task to others.

Also means
  1. second-person plural present active imperative of dēlēgō

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

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Latin
dēfendant
verb
This is a subjunctive form used to express a wish or a command that they should defend something.

“Ut patriam dēfendant, arma capiunt.”

So that they may defend the fatherland, they take up weapons.

Also means
  1. third-person plural present active subjunctive of dēfendō
  2. may they defend

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

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Latin
dēnigrāte[deː.nɪˈɡraː.tɛ]
verb
This is the vocative case of the adjective dēnigrātus, which means darkened or blackened. It is used when addressing a masculine noun or person that has been made dark.

“O dēnigrāte, venī ad nōs.”

O darkened one, come to us.

Also means
  1. vocative masculine singular of dēnigrātus

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

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Latin
dērīvātīve
adjective
This is the vocative form of the adjective 'dērīvātīvus', used when addressing someone or something derived.

“O verbum dērīvātīve!”

O derived word!

Also means
  1. vocative masculine singular of dērīvātīvus
  2. derived

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

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Latin
dēcorticātor
verb
This is a verb form used to give an order that something should be barked in the future. It is specifically the second or third person singular future passive imperative.

“Arbor dēcorticātor.”

Let the tree be barked.

Also means
  1. second/third-person singular future passive imperative of dēcorticō
  2. you or it shall be barked

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

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Latin
Abdēra[abˈdeː.ra]
name
An ancient city in Thrace, now part of modern Greece.

“Abdēra est urbs in Thrāciā.”

Abdera is a city in Thrace.

Also means
  1. Abdera (an ancient city in Thrace, in modern Greece)
  2. Abdera (a modern municipality of Xanthi regional unit in the administrative region of Thrace, Greece)
  3. Chelm, cloud-cuckoo-land
  4. Abdera

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

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Latin
Abdērītē
noun
A word used when addressing or referring to someone from the city of Abdera.

“Abdērītē, domum redī.”

Inhabitant of Abdera, return home.

Also means
  1. ablative/vocative singular of Abdērītēs
  2. inhabitant of Abdera

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

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Latin
abstrūde
verb
A command telling one person to put something out of sight or conceal it.

“Abstrūde hoc aurum in locō tūtō.”

Hide this gold in a safe place.

Also means
  1. second-person singular present active imperative of abstrūdō
  2. hide away

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

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Latin
condēnse
adj
The vocative form of the adjective condēnsus, used when directly addressing someone or something as dense or thick.

“O silva condēnse, quam densa es!”

O dense forest, how thick you are!

Also means
  1. vocative masculine singular of condēnsus
  2. dense

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

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Latin
centipede
noun
This is the ablative singular form of the Latin noun centipēs, which means 'centipede'. It is used in sentences to indicate 'by', 'with', or 'from' a centipede.

“Celeriter movebat centipede.”

It moved quickly with the centipede.

Also means
  1. ablative singular of centipēs

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

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Latin
supersedē[sʊˈpɛr.sɛ.deː]
verb
A command form of the verb supersedeō, meaning to refrain from or sit aside.

“Ab hoc negōtiō supersedē.”

Refrain from this business.

Also means
  1. second-person singular present active imperative of supersedeō

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

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Latin
antecēdent
verb
This is the third-person plural future active indicative form of the Latin verb antecēdō. It describes an action that a group of people or things will perform in the future, meaning they will go before or outstrip others.

“Multi homines viam antecēdent.”

Many men will go before the road.

Also means
  1. third-person plural future active indicative of antecēdō
  2. they will precede

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

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Latin
mendelēvium[mɛn.dɛˈɫeː.wi.ũː]
noun
A man-made radioactive element. It is part of the actinide series of metals.

“Mendelēvium in honorem chemici nomen accepit.”

Mendelevium received its name in honor of a chemist.

Also means
  1. mendelevium

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

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Latin
fidēs Pūnica[ˈfɪ.deːs ˈpuː.nɪ.ka]
noun
A historical term used by Romans to describe treachery or broken promises, attributing these traits to the Carthaginians.

“Fidēs Pūnica nūlla est.”

There is no such thing as Punic faith (meaning their word cannot be trusted).

Also means
  1. Punic faith, treachery
  2. Punic faith

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

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Latin
vōx clāmantis in dēsertō[ˈwoːks kɫaːˈman.tɪs ˈɪn deːˈsɛr.toː]
phrase
A metaphor for a person who warns others or offers a message that is ignored or unheard by the majority.

“Monitum eius fuit vōx clāmantis in dēsertō.”

His warning was a voice in the wilderness.

Also means
  1. voice in the wilderness; a prophet who is not listened to
  2. voice in the wilderness

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

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Latin
iūs prīmae noctis[ˈjuːs ˈpriː.mae̯ ˈnɔk.tɪs]Means de
noun
A historical term, often debated, referring to an alleged legal right held by a feudal lord to have sexual relations with the new bride of a subordinate.

“In hīstoriā fābula dē iūs prīmae noctis saepe invenitur.”

In history, the legend about the right of the first night is often found.

Also means
  1. the right of the first night; droit de seigneur
  2. the right of the first night

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

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Latin
ad hoc[ˈad ˈhɔk]Appears in an example
phrase
A phrase used to describe something done or created for a specific, immediate purpose rather than for a general or long-term plan. It can also be used as a connective to introduce an additional point.

“Qui ubi primum adolevit, pollens viribus, decora facie, sed multo maxume ingenio validus, non se luxu neque inertiae corrumpendum dedit, sed, uti mos gentis illius est, equitare, iaculari, cursu cum aequalibus certare, et quom omnis gloria anteiret, omnibus tamen carus esse; ad hoc pleraque tempora in venando agere, leonem atque alias feras primus aut in primis ferire; plurumum facere et minumum ipse de se loqui.”

As soon as he grew to adulthood, endowed with strength and handsome appearance but above all vigorous in his intelligence, he did not give himself to being spoilt by either extravagance or idleness but rather, as was the custom of his nation, he rode on horseback, threw javelins, contended in races with his equals, and although he went before all in glory, he was dear to all; besides this, he gave much time to hunting and he was the first or among the first to strike the lion or other wild beasts; he did very much but spoke very little of himself.

Also means
  1. to this end, for this, to this point, to this
  2. moreover, besides, in addition
  3. for this purpose

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

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Latin
abditus[ˈab.dɪ.tʊs]Appears in an example
verb
Describing something that is kept out of sight, secret, or far removed.

“De abditis nonnullis ac mirandis morborum et sanationum causis”

On some hidden and remarkable causes of disease and recovery

Also means
  1. hidden, concealed, secret, having been concealed
  2. removed, set aside, banished, having been banished
  3. hidden

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

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