![]() It indicates that there is a spelling or grammar error (or just something out of the ordinary) in the original quotation and that the publication has only reproduced it faithfully, not made an error of their own.Ģ0. Sic: Found in writing, this Latin word most commonly finds a home in brackets (like this: ) when quoting a statement or writing. It means in the most basic sense “before the war” and while it can be applied to any 4 war it is most commonly used to refer to the American Civil War and the Antebellum Era the preceded it.ġ9. Ante bellum: During your history courses, you’re bound to encounter this term. In vivo means “within the living” and the two most common examples of this kind of experimentation are animal testing and clinical trials.ġ8. In vivo: While an experiment taking place in a glass test tube might not cause a stir, many are up in arms about this kind of experimentation. ![]() ![]() In vitro: Most students will be familiar with this term because of modern fertility treatments, but have you ever considered what the term actually means? In Latin, in vitro means “in glass” and any biological process that occurs in the laboratory rather than in the body or a natural setting can be called in vitro.ġ7. ![]() Like a rare species sighted in situ or an invaluable artifact found on an archeological site.ġ6. In situ: If something happens in situ it happens in place or on site, though the term often designates something that exists in an original or natural state. Persona non grata: From the Latin meaning an “unacceptable person” this term designates someone who’s no longer welcome in a social or business situation.ġ5. Mea culpa: If you want to admit your own guilt or wrongdoing in a situation, use this Latin phrase that translates literally to “my fault.” It’s a bit like a fancier, less outdated way of saying “my bad.”ġ4. It means firm ground, and you might be thanking your lucky stars to be back on it after a trip through the air or rough waters.ġ3. Terra firma: Those who hate to fly or get seriously seasick will be able to put this term to good use. This Latin phrase means “clean slate” and denotes something or someone not affected by experiences and impressions.ġ2. Tabula rasa: When you were a child, your mind might have been more of a tabula rasa than it is today. For example, if you don’t feed your dog you are ipso facto a bad owner.ġ1. Ipso facto: Meaning “by the fact itself” this commonly used and misused term is denotes when something is true by its very nature. Think of it as saying “in total” in a really weird voice.ġ0. In toto: No, this phrase doesn’t mean that the cute little dog from The Wizard of Oz ate something, it means in all or entirely. For example, legally, employers are not allowed to discriminate in hiring because of age, but many still practice de facto (in reality, in fact) discrimination.ĩ. De facto: In Latin, de facto means “from the fact” and in use in English it is often used to distinguish was is supposed to be the case from what is actually the reality. It means “to infinity” and can be used to describe something that goes on, seemingly or actually endlessly, as some students might feel about certain classes.Ĩ. Ad infinitum: You might be able to guess what this phrase means simply through its similarity to the word we use in English. They mean “Even you, Brutus?” and are used poetically today to designate any form of the utmost betrayal.ħ. Et tu, Brute?: These are the famous last words of Julius Caesar after he is murdered by his friend Marcus Brutus in Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. It means “out of many, one” and is found on anything bearing the seal of the United States.Ħ. E pluribus unum: Simply take a look at American currency to see this Latin phrase in use. In vino veritas: If you’re old enough to drink or have been around others who have imbibed, you’re more than likely already familiar with the wisdom behind this quote from Pliny the Elder meaning, “in wine there is the truth.” It is often followed up with “in aqua sanitas” or “in water there is health”– something all college students should remember.ĥ. ![]() Translated, it means “I came, I saw, I conquered” an adage you can hopefully keep in mind come finals time.Ĥ. Veni, vidi, vici: These famous words were purported uttered by Roman emperor Julius Caesar after a short war with Pharnaces II of Pontus. Cogito ergo sum: Translated from the Latin, the quote means “I think, therefore I am” and comes from the writing of philosopher Rene Descartes. While there have been arguments about the exact translation, it is most commonly held to mean “seize the day” encouraging individuals to live life to the fullest today without expectation of a tomorrow.Ģ. Carpe diem: This well-known phrase comes from a poem by Horace. A generated meme created at Philosoraptorġ. ![]()
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