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The word victura is latin and is the feminine of Victurus. It has several meanings:"about to live", "about to be alive", "about to survive", and "about to reside in". The sailboat was so named "Victura" because the word in all of its meanings - represented JFK's hopes and dreams for the future as a youth. He was only fifteen years old when he received the sailboat as a gift from his parents. I hope this has answered your question. The answer is accurate.

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John F. Kennedy's sailboat was named Victura because "Victura" is derived from the Latin word "victurus," meaning "about to live." The name reflects Kennedy's optimistic and forward-looking approach to life. Additionally, "Victura" was a play on the Latin phrase "Veni, vidi, vici" ("I came, I saw, I conquered"), which resonated with Kennedy's competitive spirit.

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