Ad Verbum

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /æd ˈvɜːrbəm/

Definitions of ad verbum

noun a Latin phrase meaning 'to the word'

Example Sentences

A1 I learned a new Latin phrase, 'ad verbum', which means 'word for word'.

A2 The teacher asked us to translate the text 'ad verbum' into English.

B1 The legal document must be translated 'ad verbum' to ensure accuracy.

B2 The translator was praised for translating the ancient manuscript 'ad verbum'.

C1 The linguist specialized in translating complex texts 'ad verbum'.

C2 The author insisted that the novel be translated 'ad verbum' to preserve the original meaning.

adverb modifying a verb, adjective, or another adverb, indicating manner, time, place, or degree

Example Sentences

A1 He followed the recipe ad verbum to make sure he didn't miss any steps.

A2 She translated the text ad verbum, word for word, to ensure accuracy.

B1 The teacher instructed the students to copy the passage ad verbum to practice their writing skills.

B2 The lawyer quoted the legal document ad verbum during the trial.

C1 The linguist analyzed the ancient manuscript ad verbum to decipher its meaning.

C2 The author meticulously crafted the dialogue ad verbum to capture the authenticity of the characters.

Examples of ad verbum in a Sentence

formal The lawyer insisted on quoting the contract ad verbum during the court proceedings.

informal He copied the instructions ad verbum to make sure he didn't miss any steps.

slang She repeated the lyrics ad verbum because she loved the song so much.

figurative The artist recreated the painting ad verbum, paying attention to every detail.

Grammatical Forms of ad verbum

past tense

ad verbumed

plural

ad verbums

comparative

more ad verbum

superlative

most ad verbum

present tense

ad verbum

future tense

will ad verbum

perfect tense

have ad verbumed

continuous tense

is ad verbuming

singular

ad verbum

positive degree

ad verbum

infinitive

to ad verbum

gerund

ad verbuming

participle

ad verbumed

Origin and Evolution of ad verbum

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The term 'ad verbum' originated from Latin.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in Latin to mean 'word for word', 'ad verbum' has been adopted into various languages with similar meanings, emphasizing literal translation or adherence to the exact wording.