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Numbers vary, depending on how you count wordsand how you define 'originally'. For example, if you drop out uncommon scientific words, the percentage drops. If Latin borrowed the word from Greek and English borrowed from Latin, do you say the word is originally Greek or Latin? At any rate, over 60% of the common English words are considered to be from Latin.
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What percentage of English vocabulary is derived from Latin and Greek?
Latin words make up about 50% (including Norman French words), and Greek makes up about 5%. The rest are mainly Germanic.
Legal English relies on which of these for much of its specialized vocabulary?
Legal English relies on Latin for much of its specialized vocabulary.
Much of the vocabulary used in legal English comes from?
latin
What percentage of modern English words have Latin origins?
It is estimated that about 60% of modern English words have Latin origins. Latin has had a significant influence on English vocabulary due to the Norman Conquest in 1066 and the subsequent adoption of Latin-based vocabulary in various fields like law, medicine, and science.
How did the Gaelic language help to form the English language?
The English language is a Germanic base with vocabulary from Latin>French and has little influence from Gaelic in the vocabulary.
In which five major areas does English draw on an extensive Latin vocabulary?
English extensively uses Latin vocabulary in legal, medical, religious and scientific fields. Specifically, Latin vocabulary is common in anatomy and medicine. It also is extensive in biology and chemistry. It likewise is prevalent in law. Similarly is it widespread in liturgics.
Where did the English language originate from, and is there a connection between English and Latin?
The English language originated from the Germanic tribes in England. There is a connection between English and Latin as Latin has influenced English vocabulary through the Norman Conquest and the adoption of Latin words into the English language.
What has the author Lynne Nigalis written?
Lynne Nigalis has written: 'Exploring GL vocabulary' -- subject(s): Children, Cloze procedure, English language, Foreign elements, Greek, Greek language, Influence on English, Language, Latin, Latin language, Roots, Social aspects, Social aspects of Vocabulary, Vocabulary
What has the author Norma Fifer written?
Norma Fifer has written: 'Vocabulary from classical roots' -- subject(s): English language, Foreign elements, Greek, Greek language, Influence on English, Latin, Latin language, Problems, exercises, Roots, Study and teaching, Vocabulary 'Vocabulary from Classical Roots - Book C'
Where does the English language derive from, particularly in relation to Latin?
The English language derives from a mix of Germanic languages and Latin. Latin has influenced English vocabulary through the Norman Conquest in 1066 and later through scientific and academic terms.
Is English a germanic or latin based language?
English is a Germanic language (West Germanic, closely related to German and Dutch) that draws heavily on Romance languages for it's upper stratum vocabulary. It's primary vocabulary is 95% Germanic.
Were Shakespeare's plays originally written in latin?
No they were not.
