Ad Usum Delphini

Pronunciation: /æd ˈjuːsəm dɛlˈfaɪni/

Definitions of ad usum delphini

noun a Latin phrase meaning 'for the use of the Dauphin', referring to a series of classical texts edited for the education of the son of Louis XIV of France

Example Sentences

A1 I found a Latin phrase 'ad usum delphini' in my textbook.

A2 The teacher explained that 'ad usum delphini' means 'for the use of the Dauphin' in English.

B1 The book was specially printed 'ad usum delphini' for the royal family.

B2 The museum displayed a rare edition of the book 'ad usum delphini' that was once owned by a prince.

C1 Scholars debated the significance of the phrase 'ad usum delphini' in historical texts.

C2 The collector acquired a valuable manuscript 'ad usum delphini' for his private library.

Examples of ad usum delphini in a Sentence

formal The book was translated ad usum delphini for the students to read in their Latin class.

informal I found a Latin textbook ad usum delphini at the library for my homework.

slang I borrowed my friend's ad usum delphini book to help me with my Latin homework.

figurative The museum displayed a replica ad usum delphini of an ancient Roman artifact.

Grammatical Forms of ad usum delphini

• past tense: used
• plural: ad usum delphini
• comparative: more ad usum delphini
• superlative: most ad usum delphini
• present tense: use ad usum delphini
• future tense: will use ad usum delphini
• perfect tense: has used ad usum delphini
• continuous tense: is using ad usum delphini
• singular: ad usum delphini
• positive degree: ad usum delphini
• infinitive: to use ad usum delphini
• gerund: using ad usum delphini
• participle: used ad usum delphini

Origin and Evolution of ad usum delphini

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The term 'ad usum Delphini' originates from Latin and translates to 'for the use of the Dauphin' in English.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to denote books that were edited and annotated for the education of the Dauphin of France, the term later evolved to refer to any work that is simplified or adapted for the use of students or beginners.