20 Latin Phrases that English Speakers Use
Feb 27, 2024- Et cetera (etc.) - And so forth; indicating that there are more similar things that could be mentioned.
- Ad hoc - Created or done for a particular purpose.
- Ad nauseam - To the point of nausea; repeated excessively.
- Per se - By itself; intrinsically.
- De facto - In fact; in reality.
- Deus ex machina - An unexpected power or event saving a seemingly hopeless situation.
- Vice versa - The other way around.
- Ad infinitum - To infinity; endlessly.
- Alma mater - Nourishing mother; the school or university attended.
- Bona fide - In good faith; genuine.
- Persona non grata - An unwelcome person.
- Quid pro quo - Something for something; an exchange of favors.
- Circa (c.) - Approximately; about.
- Status quo - The existing state of affairs.
- In situ - In its original place; in position.
- Habeas corpus - A legal principle that a person cannot be detained without a just cause.
- Ipso facto - By that very fact; as an inevitable result.
- Tempus fugit - Time flies.
- A priori - Based on theory rather than observation.
- Ad hominem - Directed against a person rather than the position they are maintaining.
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