Pater

Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪtər/

Definitions of pater

noun a Latin word meaning father

Example Sentences

A1 My pater taught me how to ride a bike.

A2 The pater of the family works as a doctor.

B1 The pater of the company is responsible for making important decisions.

B2 The pater of the church welcomed new members with open arms.

C1 The pater of the nation addressed the citizens in a televised speech.

C2 The pater of the organization was known for his philanthropic efforts.

Examples of pater in a Sentence

formal The pater familias was responsible for the well-being and decisions of the entire household.

informal My pater is a great cook and always makes the best meals for us.

slang Hey pater, can you lend me some cash for the weekend?

figurative The CEO was considered the pater of the company, guiding it through tough times.

Grammatical Forms of pater

• past tense: patris
• plural: patres
• comparative: patrior
• superlative: paterrimus
• present tense: patet
• future tense: patietur
• perfect tense: peperit
• continuous tense: patiens
• singular: pater
• positive degree: pater
• infinitive: patere
• gerund: patiendum
• participle: patiens

Origin and Evolution of pater

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'pater' originated from Latin.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Latin to mean 'father', the word 'pater' has evolved over time to also refer to a male head of a household or a religious leader in certain contexts.