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Approximately 70 to 80% of all words in the English vocabulary derive directly or indirectly from Latin. However, the vast majority of these words are obscure or unused. The 300 most used words in English are entirely Germanic in origin, as is English.
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∙ 12y agoToday's technology largely is linked to the computer, which is a word of Latin origin. For 'computer' combines 'cum', which means 'together', with 'puto', which comes from the Latin verb 'putare', or 'to count or reckon'.
Technology also is largely dependent upon prompt, reliable communications. And the cell phone is right at the top of the list as a communication aid. The word 'cell' comes 'cella', which is Latin for 'storeroom'.
And technology is intended to make life easier for people, by enabling them to work more comfortably and enjoy leisure time. In that leisure time entertainment is important. The DVD has its role in home entertainment. And the word 'digital' comes from the word digitus, which literally means 'finger' and by extension 'number' in Latin.
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∙ 13y agoMile, passion, poison, potion, calculus, stadium, salary, umbrella, foliage, Plumbing, mutation, commute, transmute, feminine, dense, terrific, superb, desire, laudable, serve, gratitude, solo, janitor, tempt, transport, pugnacious, vigil, location, magistrate, fluid, fluent, regal, regency, document.
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∙ 15y agoThere are over 500,000 of them, so it's a little much to try to list them.
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Why did English words come from the Latin?
Many English words came from Latin like many other languages use older languages for their own. Much of English that comes from Latin comes from French, which even older than English, and heavily based on Latin.
Are there more of Latin or Greek in English?
Yes, it's possible that Latin has a larger vocabulary than Greek. One reason is the borrowing of many words from the classical language of the ancient Greeks. But just for the record, the borrowing isn't one way. For example, the modern Greek names for the months of the year come from classical Latin.
Who translated Latin words in English?
English AND Latin peoples STILL ARE translating.
What is the latin word for weave?
The English word "weave" did not originate from Latin. It came from Greek. The Spanish words for "weave" are "tejer" (verb) and "tejido" and "textura" (nouns), which come from Latin "texere" (to weave) and which are more closely related to the English word "texture."
What language the word juvenile came into English?
The word "juvenile" entered English from Latin in the late 16th century.
How did the latin language influence the English language?
Nearly 50 percent of our words in English have Latin roots. Some students who take Latin in school say that learning Latin helps them understand the meanings of words in English.
What is penguin in Latin?
Penguin is from the latin word for fat,pinguis.In English it came to be penguin.
What English word came from the latin word Ceres?
Cereal.
Why are 75 percent of English words greek and latin?
Because the French was invading the UK and converted a lot of the Latin words in to the English language. Though when you talk English it might not be 75% Latin and Greek words but that is because the language that is commonly spoken has still inherited a lot from the vikings as well and English people did never adapt to speak only in Latin words.
What English words come from the latin word decimus?
The English words "decimate" and "decimal" come from the Latin word "decimus", which means "tenth."
What was the significance of the change from old English to middle English?
The move from Old English to Middle English came gradually. English came to rely a lot less on inflection, and more on word order to express things grammatically. English also began to import more words from different languages such as Scandinavian, Latin and French.
What is the Latin word for I'am?
The English words for I'am are I am.The Latin for I am is sum.
