Latinity

[ luh-tin-i-tee ]

/ ləˈtɪn ɪ ti /

noun

knowledge or use of the Latin language: He bemoaned the lack of Latinity among today's scholars.

Latin style or idiom.

Origin of Latinity

First recorded in 1610–20, Latinity is from the Latin word latīnitās Latin style. See Latin, -ity

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Examples from the Web for latinity

Nobody ever carried further the pedantic affectation of avoiding modern terms in his Latinity.
View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages, Vol. 3 (of 3)|Henry Hallam
His Latinity was scarcely inferior to the flowing utterances of his heathen masters.
History of Rationalism Embracing a Survey of the Present State of Protestant Theology|John F. Hurst
But his Latinity did not soften his manners, and he was thought cruel even in that age.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 14, Slice 7|Various
His Latinity and oratorical powers were warmly praised by Fuller, who also commends the “lofty fancy” of his verse.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5|Various

So Latinity in England and Germany was likely to remain a distinguishable influence.
The Mediaeval Mind (Volume I of II)|Henry Osborn Taylor

British Dictionary definitions for latinity

Latinity

/ (ləˈtɪnɪtɪ) /

noun

facility in the use of Latin

Latin style, esp in literature

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Latinity

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