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  • English Word Latinism Definition A Latin idiom; a mode of speech peculiar to Latin; also, a mode of speech in another language, as English, formed on a Latin model.
  • English Word Latinist Definition One skilled in Latin; a Latin scholar.
  • English Word Latinistic Definition Of, pertaining to, or derived from, Latin; in the Latin style or idiom.
  • English Word Latinitaster Definition One who has but a smattering of Latin.
  • English Word Latinity Definition The Latin tongue, style, or idiom, or the use thereof; specifically, purity of Latin style or idiom.
  • English Word Latinization Definition The act or process of Latinizing, as a word, language, or country.
  • English Word Latinize Definition To give Latin terminations or forms to, as to foreign words, in writing Latin.
  • English Word Latinize Definition To bring under the power or influence of the Romans or Latins; to affect with the usages of the Latins, especially in speech.
  • English Word Latinize Definition To make like the Roman Catholic Church or diffuse its ideas in; as, to Latinize the Church of England.
  • English Word Latinize Definition To use words or phrases borrowed from the Latin.
  • English Word Latinize Definition To come under the influence of the Romans, or of the Roman Catholic Church.
  • English Word Latinized Definition of Latinize
  • English Word Latinizing Definition of Latinize
  • English Word Latinly Definition In the manner of the Latin language; in correct Latin.
  • English Word Lation Definition Transportation; conveyance.
  • English Word Latirostral Definition Alt. of Latirostrous
  • English Word Latirostres Definition The broad-billed singing birds, such as the swallows, and their allies.
  • English Word Latirostrous Definition Having a broad beak.
  • English Word Latish Definition Somewhat late.
  • English Word Latisternal Definition Having a broad breastbone, or sternum; -- said of anthropoid apes.
  • English Word Latitancy Definition Act or state of lying hid, or lurking.
  • English Word Latitant Definition Lying hid; concealed; latent.
  • English Word Latitat Definition A writ based upon the presumption that the person summoned was hiding.
  • English Word Latitation Definition A lying in concealment; hiding.
  • English Word Latitude Definition Extent from side to side, or distance sidewise from a given point or line; breadth; width.
  • English Word Latitude Definition Room; space; freedom from confinement or restraint; hence, looseness; laxity; independence.
  • English Word Latitude Definition Extent or breadth of signification, application, etc.; extent of deviation from a standard, as truth, style, etc.
  • English Word Latitude Definition Extent; size; amplitude; scope.
  • English Word Latitude Definition Distance north or south of the equator, measured on a meridian.
  • English Word Latitude Definition The angular distance of a heavenly body from the ecliptic.