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vī

[ˈwiː]

noun

LanguageLatin

Meaning
  1. dative/ablative singular of vīs
  2. by force
  3. This word is the dative or ablative singular form of the noun vīs, meaning force, violence, or power.
Examples

Vī vincere non decet.

It is not proper to win by force.

Pronunciationˈwiː

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteThis is a highly irregular noun; vī usually functions in the ablative case denoting means.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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