How is latin used today?

Answer 1

Latin is used today in botany. Latin is a dead language which means the meanings of the words don't change. When describing plants, it is argued, it is better to describe it in such a language because the definition remains stable. In English, the word "wicked" meant really evil and bad but these days it means "real cool". In Latin the words haven't changed much in a couple of thousand years. See related link below

Answer 2

As a person studying the classical language of Latin and also Spanish, I am often asked about the relevance, reasons, and the general point of studying what is effectively a ‘dead language’. It is often perceived as an extremely academic, difficult and inaccessible subject valued by top institutions. I believe more can be done to increase the accessibly and wide spread awareness of the language and highlight the prevalence of Latin in our modern society

and it is considered the “mother” of all modern Romance languages whose vocabularies are replete with Latin stems.

In truth, Latin is far from dead, considering the fact 60% of words in the English language stem from Latin words, grammar and phrasesand it is considered the “mother” of all modern Romance languages including Spanish, French and Italian.

Anyone in the process of studying a modern, European language, the rules of grammar, often correlate with your chosen modern foreign language and use the same precision and logic. The study Latin literature, poems and speeches written by different members of a Roman society offer interesting, and often humorous insights into the lives of men and women living in ancient Rome. The classics of Roman literature: Pliny Virgil and Ovid open doors to a vivid and diverse range of modern and historical literature. Furthermore, the analysis of these different texts enhances your reasoning, critical thinking and analytical skills not only in English, but in the humanities Social Sciences and the dramatic arts. In a nutshell, Latin can assist is a majority of subjects, in terms of its diverse range of transferable skills.

Answer 3

Latin is primarily used in scientific, medical, and legal fields, as well as in the study of classical literature and history. It is also the official language of the Vatican City and is commonly used in the naming of species in Biology.