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It's lifted straight from Latin.
That's the beauty of English. If we haven't got an appropriate word for something, then we'll just take it from a language that does. Schadenfreude is probably my favourite example.
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The word "aqueduct" entered the English language from Latin, where "aquae ductus" means "water pipe." It originally referred to structures that carried water from one place to another, especially in ancient Rome.
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What is the prefix of aqueduct?
The prefix of "aqueduct" is "aqua," which means water in Latin.
What is The official Language in Montserrat?
English
What is the difference between English as second language and English as foreign language?
English as a second language (ESL) is typically taught in a country where English is the primary language, with the goal of helping non-native speakers become proficient in English. English as a foreign language (EFL) is taught in countries where English is not the primary language, with the focus on developing English language skills for communication or academic purposes.
What is the official language of Bimini?
Bimini is in the Bahamas, where English is the official language.
What is Australia's major language?
The major language spoken in Australia is English.
What Latin word does aqueduct come from?
Latin is so awesome! I take it as a language!Aqueduct comes from the Latin word aqua. It means water. Also, "duct" comes from the latin "Ducere", or "to carry".
What is the cerebral aqueduct also called?
The cerebral aqueduct is referred to as the aqueduct of Sylvius
What are 2 aqueducts in California besides the California aqueduct?
La aqueduct Orange city aqueduct
What rhymes with aqueduct?
There are no perfect rhymes for the word aqueduct.
What is the most famous aqueduct in Spain?
The aqueduct of Segovia.
Structure that carried water?
It called aqueduct
Which is the correct spelling aquaduct or aqueduct?
It was formerly spelled aquaduct but now it is aqueduct. So aqueduct is the correct spelling.
What is the Longest Roman aqueduct?
The longest Roman aqueduct was Constantinople.
When was Dundas Aqueduct created?
Dundas Aqueduct was created in 1805.
When was Briare aqueduct created?
Briare aqueduct was created in 1896.
When was Prestolee Aqueduct created?
Prestolee Aqueduct was created in 1793.
When was Slateford Aqueduct created?
Slateford Aqueduct was created in 1822.
