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a.m. and p.m. are the Latin initials for 'Ante Meridian' and 'Post Meridian'.
Translated into modern English, 'Ante Meridian' means 'Before Noon'. and 'Post Meridian' means 'After Noon'.
In modern English , the whole world uses English as a second language ; it is a universal language.
Historically, Latin performed the same function, of being the universal language.
NB Do not use am/pm for 12 o'clock midday nor midnight.
When one writes 12;00 am meaning 12 o'clock midday. Because 12 o'clock is neither before noon not after noon. It is 12 noon or 12 midnight.
lenpollock
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∙ 9y agoit comes from the Latin language:
a.m. ante meridiem before midday
p.m. post meridiem after middaydggd fished
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How many is am to pm?
There are 24 hours in a day. The first 12 of them are called "am" (from the Latin ante meridiem, meaning "before midday"), the last 12 are called "pm" (from the Latin post meridiem, "after midday").Of cause if you use a 24 hour clock the terms "am" and "pm" are not needed.
If its 12 00 noon is it am or pm?
It's neither, 12 noon and 12 midnight are just that although there are a lot of illiterates in positions where they should know better!)
Is the afternoon am or pm?
it is pm. when it gets to noon, it is pm
12noon is am or pm?
pm
Is 3.30 in the afternoon am or pm?
pm
What its called after 12 pm the time 1 pm or 2 pm what its called?
Using the 24 hour clock system, then 1 pm is 13.00, and 2 pm is 14.00.
Who is the pm of Tamil Nadu in 2011?
for tamilnadu no pm. it is called cm.
How many hours is pm to pm?
There are 24 hours in a day. The first 12 of them are called "am" (from the Latin ante meridiem, meaning "before midday"), the last 12 are called "pm" (from the Latin post meridiem, "after midday").Of cause if you use a 24 hour clock the terms "am" and "pm" are not needed.
What is called 4 pm in french?
4 pm in French is called "quatre heures de l'après-midi."
What is am and pm in latin?
Its called Bruengka (a.m) and Gruno. (p.m)
Does Walgreen's carry medicine called avinol pm?
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How many is am to pm?
There are 24 hours in a day. The first 12 of them are called "am" (from the Latin ante meridiem, meaning "before midday"), the last 12 are called "pm" (from the Latin post meridiem, "after midday").Of cause if you use a 24 hour clock the terms "am" and "pm" are not needed.
There is a store called Road Runner Sports. The hours are Monday-Saturday 10 am to 8 pm, and Sunday 10 am to 7 pm.?
There is a store that has some desirable reviews called Sole Sports Running Zone. The hours are 10 am to 8 pm Monday through Saturday and 10 am to 6 pm of Sundays. Also you may want to check out Road Runner Sports. They are open Monday through Friday 10 am to 9 pm, Saturday 10 am to 8 pm, and Sunday 10 am to 7 pm.
How many hours is PM to AM?
There are 24 hours in a day. The first 12 of them are called "am" (from the Latin ante meridiem, meaning "before midday"), the last 12 are called "pm" (from the Latin post meridiem, "after midday").Of cause if you use a 24 hour clock the terms "am" and "pm" are not needed.
What is the meal that Mexicans eat around 1 pm called?
lunch.
How long is it from AM to PM?
Midnight to noon is 12 hours (AM), noon to midnight is another 12 hours (PM). Therefore, it is 12 hours from PM to AM.
If its 12 00 noon is it am or pm?
It's neither, 12 noon and 12 midnight are just that although there are a lot of illiterates in positions where they should know better!)
