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Definitions for latinism
ˈlæt nˌɪz əmla·tin·ism
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Princeton's WordNet
Latinismnoun
a word or phrase borrowed from Latin
Wiktionary
Latinismnoun
Any word borrowed from Latin, or suggestive of Latin
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Latinism
A Latin idiom; a mode of speech peculiar to the Latin.
Etymology: Latinisme, French; latinismus, low Latin.
John Milton has made use of frequent transpositions, Latinisms, antiquated words and phrases, that he might the better deviate from vulgar and ordinary expressions. Joseph Addison, Rem.
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latinism
Latinism is a term, expression, or structure that is derived from Latin and used in another language. It can also refer to the usage or a characteristic feature of the Latin language.
Webster Dictionary
Latinismnoun
a Latin idiom; a mode of speech peculiar to Latin; also, a mode of speech in another language, as English, formed on a Latin model
Etymology: [Cf. F. latinisme.]
Wikidata
Latinism
A Latinism is an idiom, structure, or word derived from or suggestive of the Latin language. For Latinistic words in English, see Latin influence in English. It can also be used to mean a word borrowed into another language from Latin, especially one deemed overly pretentious.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of latinism in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of latinism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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- latynizmPolish
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