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Latin word for metric?
The word metric is said the same in Latin as it is in English. In Italian it is said as the word metriico.
Why do some elements have weird abbreviations?
Some elements have weird abbreviations because they are derived from their Latin or Greek names. The abbreviations are often based on the first letter or first two letters of the element's name in a different language. This can lead to unconventional abbreviations that may not make immediate sense in English.
Are Latin words like magna cum laude capitalized?
No, but they should be italicized since they are, indeed, Latin.
If sto is short hand for a word in German what might the word be in German and English?
German shorthand does not use Latin abbreviations or letters.
Would Latin be capitalized when you write she taught Latin?
Yes, the names of languages are capitalized.
Why does p mean after in medical abbreviations?
P in medical abbreviations stands for the Latin "post" meaning "after." Similarly, a means before because the Latin word for "before" is "ante."
What has the author Marcus Valerius Probus written?
Marcus Valerius Probus has written: 'Hoc in volvmine haec continentvr' -- subject(s): Abbreviations, Latin, Latin Abbreviations
What is the correct way to spell Latin America?
That is the correct spelling of the proper noun Latin America (Hispanic areas of the Americas).
What does AM and PM stand for in English?
AM and PM, in English, mean "before noon" and "after noon", respectively. The abbreviations AM and PM come from Latin words, ante meridiem (which translates to before midday) for AM, post meridiem (which translates to after midday) for PM.
Should Latin be capitalized in the sentence One prominent contributer is Latin?
Yes, it stands for Latin American.
When to capitalize a.m. and pm?
Yes. They are abbreviations for the Latin terms ante meridiem and post meridiem, and should therefore always be capitalized. Technically they should be spelled A.M. and P.M. for the same reason, but they are most often not and it is considered correct either way.
Are Am and Pm abbreviations or acronyms?
They are acronyms. A.M. (Latin ante meridiem, "before noon") and P.M. (Latin post meridiem, "after noon")
