Latin Phrases In English

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific person, place, thing, or idea

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The Latin phrase 'sic' is often used in academic writing to indicate that a quoted passage is reproduced verbatim, errors and all.
• I saw a sign that said 'Open 24/7 sic on Sundays' - I think they meant 'except on Sundays.'
• He wrote 'I'm sic on this new song' to show his excitement and enthusiasm for the music.
• The artist's use of bold colors and abstract shapes in the painting was 'sic on' traditional art styles.

noun Abscissiones infiniti is a Latin phrase that translates to 'infinite divisions'. In this context, 'abscissiones' is a noun referring to divisions or separations, and 'infiniti' is an adjective describing the divisions as being endless or limitless.

• The study of abscissiones infiniti in botany is a complex and intricate field of research.
• I heard abscissiones infiniti are those small growths on plants that eventually fall off.
• Yo, did you see those weird abscissiones infiniti on that tree over there?
• The abscissiones infiniti of past mistakes slowly detach from our lives as we grow and learn.