Adsum

Pronunciation: /ˈæd.sʌm/

Definitions of adsum

verb a Latin verb meaning 'I am present' or 'I am here', often used in educational settings to indicate attendance

Example Sentences

A1 I am here, adsum!

A2 When called upon, the students responded with 'adsum'.

B1 During roll call, each student must say 'adsum' to indicate their presence.

B2 The soldiers stood at attention, ready to respond with 'adsum' when their names were called.

C1 In the military, the word 'adsum' is used as a formal declaration of presence.

C2 The lawyer confidently declared 'adsum' in the courtroom, ready to defend his client.

Examples of adsum in a Sentence

formal I am here to serve as your legal representative, adsum.

informal Hey, I'm here and ready to party, adsum!

slang Yo, adsum, let's get this show on the road.

figurative In times of need, remember that your inner strength is always adsum.

Grammatical Forms of adsum

• past tense: adsumui
• plural: adesse
• comparative: adsumior
• superlative: adsumissimus
• present tense: adsum
• future tense: adsim
• perfect tense: adfui
• continuous tense: adsunt
• singular: adsum
• positive degree: adsum
• infinitive: adesse
• gerund: adsumendum
• participle: adsumens

Origin and Evolution of adsum

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'adsum' originates from Latin.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Latin to mean 'I am present', 'adsum' evolved over time to be used in English as a term indicating presence or readiness, particularly in academic contexts.