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Latin Review: Common Phrases and Root Words

Explore Latin phrases from ad mala to alma mater and learn the etymology behind commonly used expressions. Discover the meanings and origins of ad hoc, ad nauseam, ad libitum, and more!

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Latin Review: Common Phrases and Root Words

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  1. Latin Review Phrases and Root Words

  2. Abovousque ad mala Literal meaning: from eggs to apples Common meaning: from the beginning to the end Etymology: Roman dinners usually included many courses beginning with boiled eggs and ending with fruit.

  3. Ab initio Literal and common meaning: the beginning from initial meaning the beginning

  4. Ad hominem Literal meaning: to the man Common meaning: personal Etymology: Instead of focusing on issues, politicians in ancient Rome often made personal attacks on their rivals during speeches.

  5. Ad hoc Literal meaning: to this Common meaning: for this

  6. Ad infinitum Literal meaning: to the infinite Common meaning: endlessly Etymology: in-without + finis-end

  7. Ad nauseam Literal meaning: to seasickness Common meaning: to the point of disgust

  8. Ad libitum Literal meaning: at pleasure Common meaning: without preparation

  9. Alibi Literal meaning: at elsewhere Common meaning: defense of being elsewhere when a crime was committed Etymology: alius, “other” + ibi, “there, in that place

  10. Alma Mater Literal meaning: Nourishing mother Common meaning: school or college attended Etymology: Alma Mater is a title the Romans gave to schools because they were to nurture students with food and thought.

  11. Latin Root Words Sonus Video Verbum Nomen Pro

  12. Sonus Sound

  13. Video - Visum See

  14. Verbum Word

  15. Nomen Name

  16. Pro For or before

  17. Prae Before

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