latinism

Lat·in·ism

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lat-n-iz-uh m]
- /ˈlæt nˌɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lat-n-iz-uh m]
- /ˈlæt nˌɪz əm/

Definitions of latinism word

noun latinism a mode of expression derived from or imitative of Latin. 1
noun latinism a word, idiom, or phrase borrowed from Latin 0
noun latinism a word, phrase, grammatical construction, or other feature originating in or peculiar to Latin 0
noun latinism a Latin quality 0
noun latinism Any word or phrase borrowed from Latin, or suggestive of Latin. 0

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Origin of latinism

First appearance:

before 1560

One of the 32% oldest English words

From the Medieval Latin word latīnismus, dating back to 1560-70. See Latin, -ism

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Parts of speech for Latinism

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Latinism

latinism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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