Latinism

[ lat-n-iz-uhm ]

noun

1. a mode of expression derived from or imitative of Latin.

Latinism

/ ˈlætɪˌnɪzəm /

noun

1. a word, idiom, or phrase borrowed from Latin

Other Words From

• an·ti-Lat·in·ism noun
• pro-Lat·in·ism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Latinism¹

From the Medieval Latin word latīnismus, dating back to 1560–70. See Latin, -ism

Example Sentences

This expression, however signior Sylli picked it up, is a Latinism: Erras, tota via aberras.

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After the Tuscan mariners transformed: a Latinism; so, 'since created man.

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In this Latinism the preterit denotes that a thing or condition that once existed no longer exists.

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Latinism, like every new craze, became a passion, and ran through the less intelligent kinds of writing in a wild excess.

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What a loss it would be had the magnificent rugged name of Rembrandt van Rhyn been exchanged for a smooth emasculated Latinism.

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