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A significant [Latin significant] number[L. numeru, numerare] of words in [L. in] the English vocabulary [L. vocabularius] are directly [L. directus] from Latin [L. Latinus], or are derived [L. derivare] from words in the French language[L. lingua] that have a Latin basis [L. basis].
The French dictionary [L. dictionarius] contains [L. continere] an absolute abundance[L. abundantia absolutus] of words that are clearly [L. clarus] and unquestionably [L. ne quæstionem] of Latin origin. [L. origo-ginis]
Examples [L. exemplum]. of English words/abbreviations [L. breviari] with Latinfoundations [L. fundatio]: e.g. [L. exempli gratia] murmur [L murmurare] applause [L. applausus], condition [L. conditio], digit [L. digitus], verb [L. verbum], money [L. moneta 'mint,money'], etc. [L. et cetara], these being just [L. justus] a few* ad-hoc [L. ad hoc] selections [L. selectus]. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
*'Few': from Old English feawa, from Germanic. faw-. [Compare Old Norse far, Danish faa, Gothic fawai "few"], from Proto-Indo-European pau- "smallness" [Compare. Latin paucus "few/little", paullus "little", pauper "poor", i.e. a person of few/little means.] ----
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∙ 14y agoLatin has influenced every modern language including English. Most prefixes and suffix in English come from Latin, also a vast amount of our grammar structures are related to Latin.
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∙ 10y agoNot the whole English language, but it contains many Latin words or words from Latin origin, for example "nobility" came from "nobilitas"
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What is the roman alpherbet?
There was not a Roman alphabet. There was the Latin alphabet, which was the alphabet of the ancient Romans (they were Latins) and the other Latins. Modern western European languages have adapted and adopted the Latin alphabet. In English the only letters which do not come from the Latin alphabet are J, U and W.
What does englih share with latin?
English is a Germanic language which was near the same area as Latin. We also derive a lot of English words from Latin roots.
What is the definition of the word celent?
The English definition of the Latin word celent refers to a third person plural present active subjunctive of celo. You can translate more Latin words to English at the Globse website using the Latin-English dictionary.
What words you use today from roman time?
Many modern English words are derived from Latin and some that we use are in fact the same "stat" for example is short for "statim" Latin for "quickly". temporal from tempus "time" Ignite from "Ignus" "fire" mountain from "montus" and thousands more.
Where do the names Tuesday and Wednesday come from?
It is from Latin and Tuesday is from Old English and Monday is from Old English
What are the three main influences on the English language?
German, French and Latin. Michael Montagne
What word comes from the latin word portare?
In modern English that is 'to carry'.
Who was the inventor of English language and who was the first to use the English language?
Natural languages such as English are not invented. There was no one person who created the language and no one person who first used it. Modern English developed over time from Middle English, which developed from French and Old English (or Anglo-Saxon). And French developed through various stages from Latin with some Germanic influences.
What has the author E R Nicol written?
E. R. Nicol has written: 'Common names of plants in New Zealand' -- subject(s): Botany, Dictionaries, English, English language, Latin language, Medieval and modern, Latin, Medieval and modern, Medieval and modern Latin, Medieval and modern Latin language, Nomenclature, Plant names, Popular, Popular Plant names
Where does french language originate?
The French language originated from Latin, which was brought to the region now known as France by the Romans around 2,000 years ago. Over time, Latin evolved into what is now known as Old French, which eventually developed into Modern French through various influences from neighboring languages and dialects.
What is the meaninf of ie?
The abbreviation "i.e." stands the Latin phrase 'id est' or in English "that is." It is used in place of "in other words," or "it/that is." For example: "Dead languages, in other words Latin are still used in modern English Can be written: "Dead languages, i.e. Latin, are still used in modern English
What does the Latin word Deficit mean in modern English?
for a sum to fall short
What ancient alphabet is your modern day English alphabet originally based on?
Latin
What has the author Helen Waddell written?
Helen Waddell has written: 'The wandering scholars' -- subject(s): Carmina Burana, Goliards, History, History and criticism, Latin poetry, Medieval and modern, Learning and scholarship, Medieval and modern Latin poetry, Songs and music, Songs, Latin (Medieval and modern), Students' songs 'A book of medieval Latin for schools' -- subject(s): Chrestomathies and readers, Latin language, Medieval and modern, Medieval and modern Latin language, Readers 'The wandering scholars of the Middle Ages' -- subject(s): Carmina Burana, Goliards, History, History and criticism, Latin poetry, Medieval and modern, Learning and scholarship, Medieval and modern Latin poetry, Songs and music, Songs, Latin (Medieval and modern), Students' songs 'The Desert Fathers' 'Songs of the wandering scholars' -- subject(s): Goliards, History and criticism, Medieval and modern Latin poetry, Songs and music, Songs, Latin (Medieval and modern), Students' songs, Translations into English 'Mediaeval Latin lyrics' -- subject(s): Translations into English, Medieval and modern Latin poetry 'Peter Abelard, a novel' -- subject(s): Fiction 'Mediaeval Latin lyrics' -- subject(s): English poetry, Latin poetry, medieval and modern, Medieval and modern Latin poetry, Translations, Translations from Latin, Translations into English, Translationsinto English 'A Book of Medieval Latin for Schools (Education) (Education)' 'Beasts and saints' -- subject(s): Animals, Animals, Legends and stories of, Christian saints, Folklore, Legends, Legends and stories of Animals, Saints 'Peter Abelard' 'The Desert Fahers' 'More Latin Lyrics'
In what areas does Roman influence through Latin is reflected in modern English words?
Latin is used in law, medicine, and religion.
Middle English incorporates influences from what language?
Middle English incorporates influences from several languages, including Old Norse (from the Vikings), Norman French (from the Normans), and Latin. These languages contributed vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciations to Middle English, helping to shape and change the language over time.
Is there any objects in french that are the same as our country?
There are many words that are the same between French and English. French is a Romance Language which comes from Latin. English also has Latin influences, so there are many nouns, adjectives, verbs, etc that are the same.
