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The Origin for the word alibi?

Anonymous

∙ 16y ago

Updated: 12/12/2022

The origin of the word alibi is late 17th century (as an adverb in the sense 'elsewhere': from Latin, 'in another place; else where.' The noun use dates form the late 18th century.

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∙ 16y ago

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What is Latin word for 'elsewhere'?

I believe that the word is 'alibi' I believe that the word is 'alibi'

What is the meaning of the word alibi?

Alibi is the Latin word for elsewhere.

What is the Latin meaning of the word alibi?

"alibi" means "elsewhere."

How do you use the word alibi in a sentence?

My friend's alibi when he was late is that they went in traffic.

How many syllables does the word alibi have?

Alibi has three syllables: a - li - bi

What do alibi mean in latin and greek word?

alibi in greek is άλλοθι (allothi) and it has the same meaning.

What is a sentence with the word alibi in it?

Alibi is the Latin word for elsewhere.

What is another word used for alibi?

Excuse

What is the plural word for alibi?

It's alibies

A statement of having been elsewhere at the time of a crime?

It means that you were somewhere else OTHER than the scene of the crime.

Can you give me a sentence using word Alibi?

The police accused me of crime but I had a perfect alibi,I was at the police station when the crime occurred.

What 5 letter word starts with a and ends with i?

alibi