Latin Vocabulary – Nurd.site

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A

Adolphus - Adolph
Aequatoria - Equatorial
Aethiopia - Ethiopia
Africa - Africa
Albis - Elbe (river in Germany)
Alexandrinus - Alexandrian
Alfredus - Alfred
Alpes - Alps
Alpis - Alps
America - America
Amstelodamum - Amsterdam
Anglia - England
Anglice - in English
Anglus - Englishman
Aprilis - April
Aquitania - Aquitaine
Arabs - Arab
Aristoteles - Aristotle
Athenae - Athens
Augustinus - Augustine
Australia - Australia
Austria - Austria

B

Belgae - Belgians
Belgica - Belgium
Bernardus - Bernard
Biblia - Bible
Birmania - Burma
Borussia - Prussia
Bostonia - Boston
Brasilia - Brasilia
Britannia - Britain
Britannis - of the Britons, British

C

Calabria - Calabria
California - California
Cambria - Wales
Campania - Campania (a region in Italy)
Canada - Canada
Cantabrigia - Cambridge
Cantabrigiensis - of Cambridge
Castella - Castile
Cechia - Czechia
Chilia - Chile
Columbia - Columbia
Constantinopolis - Constantinople
Corea - Korea
Corsica - Corsica
Cynthius - another name for Apollo
Cyprius - Cyprian, of Cyprus

D

Dania - Denmark
Danicus - Danish
Danubius - Danube (river)
Dominica - Sunday, the Lord’s day
Dubis - Doubs (river)

E

Eboracum - York (in Latin)
Edmundus - Edmund
Elias - Elijah
Elisabetha - Elizabeth
Ericus - Eric
Europa - Europe
Eva - Eve

F

Ferdinandus - Ferdinand
Fides - faith, trust
Finnia - Finland
Francia - France
Fredericus - Frederick

G

Gallia - Gaul, France
Genua - Genoa
Germania - Germany
Graecia - Greece
Graecum - Greek
Gualterius - Walter
Guinea - Guinea

H

Hadrianus - Hadrian
Helvetia - Switzerland
Hibernia - Ireland
Hierosolyma - Jerusalem
Hispania - Spain
Holmia - Stockholm
Horatius - Horace
Hungaria - Hungary

I

Iaponia - Japan
Iesus - Jesus
India - India
Ioseph - Joseph
Iovis - Jupiter’s
Irania - Iran
Isidorus - Isidore
Islandia - Iceland
Italia - Italy
Italica - Italian
Iudices - judges
Iuppiter - Jupiter

J

Johannes - John

L

Latium - Latium
Liger - Loire (river in France)
Lipsia - Leipzig
Lituania - Lithuania
Londinium - London
Lotharingia - Lorraine
Lovanium - Louvain
Lucas - Luke
Lutetia - Paris
Luxemburgum - Luxembourg

M

Mahometus - Mohammed
Marocum - Morocco
Mars - Mars
Mediolanum - Milan
Mexicum - Mexico
Moguntiacum - Mainz
Mosa - Meuse (river)
Mosella - Moselle (a river in Europe)

N

Napoleo - Napoleon
Neapolis - Naples
Nederlandia - Netherlands
Norvegia - Norway

O

Ossa - Ossa (mountain in Greece)
Oxonia - Oxford

P

Pakistania - Pakistan
Paris - Paris
Patavium - Padua
Persis - Persia
Peruvia - Peru
Pisces - Pisces (zodiac sign)
Plinius - Pliny
Polonia - Poland
Pompeius - Pompey
Portugallia - Portugal
Psalmi - Psalms
Ptolemaeus - Ptolemy

R

Raimundus - Raymond
Rhenus - Rhine (river)
Rogerius - Roger
Roma - Rome

S

Sane - certainly, of course
Sardinia - Sardinia
Scotus - Scot, Scottish
Sicilia - Sicily
Sina - China
Sinae - China
Singulis - individually, each
Slovacia - Slovakia
Soli - Soli (ancient city)
Suecia - Sweden

T

Troia - Troy
Turcia - Turkey
Turcus - Turk
Tuscia - Tuscany

U

Ucraina - Ukraine

V

Vasconia - Gascony
Venetia - Venice
Venetiola - Venezuela
Vietnamia - Vietnam
Vindobona - Vienna
Vulgata - Vulgate (the Latin version of the Bible)

a

ab - from, by
abbas - abbot
abhinc - ago, previously
abrogans - abolishing, repealing
abstractus - abstracted, drawn away
absum - I am away, I am absent
ac - and
academia - academy
academicus - academic, scholar
acceptus - accepted, welcome
accessus - approach, access
accurate - accurately
accusatus - accused, defendant
acidus - sour, sharp
acta - acts, proceedings
actio - action, lawsuit
actor - actor
actrix - actress
actus - act, deed
ad - to, towards
additio - addition
additus - added, additional
adeo - so much, to such an extent
adeptus - having obtained, skilled
adfectus - affected, influenced
adhibitus - applied, used
adhuc - still, yet
aditus - approach, access
administer - servant, administrator
administratio - administration, management
admodum - very, extremely
adsum - I am present, here
adulescens - young man, youth
adultus - adult, grown up
adversarius - adversary, opponent
adversus - against, opposite
aedes - temple, house
aedificium - building, structure
aedis - temple, building
aegaeus - Aegean
aeger - sick, ill
aegre - with difficulty, scarcely
aegyptiacus - Egyptian
aegyptius - Egyptian
aegyptus - Egypt
aequus - equal, fair
aes - bronze, money
aetas - age, lifetime
aeternus - eternal
aethiopicus - Ethiopian
aethiopius - Ethiopian
aevum - age, era
affectus - affected, influenced
agendus - to be done, necessary
agens - agent, doing
ager - field, land
aggressus - approach, attack
agnitus - recognized, known
ago - I do, act
agricola - farmer
agricultura - agriculture, farming
alba - white
albanus - white, Albanian
album - white, album
albus - white
alcohol - alcohol
algebra - algebra
alibi - elsewhere
alimentum - food, nourishment
aliquando - sometimes, at times
aliqui - someone, anyone
aliquis - someone, anyone
aliquot - some, several
aliter - otherwise, differently
alius - other, another
allium - garlic
almus - nourishing, kind
alpha - alpha
alter - another, second
altior - higher
altissimus - very high, tallest
altitudo - height, altitude
altus - high, deep
alumnus - pupil, foster son
amans - lover
ambitus - circuit, ambition
ambo - both
ambrosius - ambrosial, immortal
americanus - American
amicus - friend
amnis - river
amo - I love
amor - love
amplector - to embrace, encompass
amplissimus - very large, most ample
amplius - more, further
amplus - ample, large
an - or, whether
analysis - analysis
anas - duck
anatomia - anatomy
angelicus - angelic
angelus - angel
anglicus - English
angulus - angle, corner
anima - soul, spirit
animal - animal, living creature
animus - mind, spirit
annexus - connected, annexed
annus - year
annuus - yearly, annual
anomalia - anomaly
antarcticus - Antarctic
ante - before
antea - before, previously
antecessor - predecessor
antequam - before
anterior - earlier, preceding
antiquitus - anciently, in ancient times
antiquo - ancient, old
antiquus - ancient, old
apertus - open, clear
apex - apex, peak
apis - bee
apologia - apology, defense
apostolicus - apostolic
apostolus - apostle
appellatio - appeal, name
appellatus - called, named
appendix - appendix, addition
aptus - suitable, apt
apud - at, near
aqua - water
aquila - eagle
aquilus - dark-colored, swarthy
arabicus - Arabic
arbitror - judge, think
arbor - tree
arca - box, chest
archidioecesis - archdiocese
archiepiscopus - archbishop
architectura - architecture
architectus - architect
archivum - archive
arcticus - Arctic
arcus - bow, arch
argentarius - banker, money-changer
argenteus - silver, silvery
argentum - silver
argumentum - argument, proof
arma - arms, weapons
ars - art, skill
arteria - artery
articulus - joint, article
artifex - artist, craftsman
artificium - art, skill
artus - limb, joint
arx - fortress, citadel
asia - Asia
asinus - ass, donkey
aspectus - aspect, appearance
astronomia - astronomy
astronomicus - astronomical
astronomus - astronomer
at - but
atheniensis - Athenian
athleta - athlete
atomicus - atomic
atomus - atom
atque - and
atropatenicus - from Atropatene (ancient region)
attamen - nevertheless, however
attributus - attributed
auctor - author, originator
auctus - increased, enlarged
augusto - august, venerable
augustus - revered, majestic
aula - hall, court
aulicus - courtly, pertaining to the court
aureus - golden
auris - ear
aurum - gold
auster - south wind, south
australis - southern
aut - or
autem - however
autumno - autumn
auxilio - help, aid
auxilium - help, aid
aveo - to desire, crave
avis - bird
avunculus - uncle
avus - grandfather
axis - axis

b

balneum - bath
balticus - Baltic
baptista - Baptist
barbara - barbarian, strange
barbaria - barbarism, foreign land
barbarus - foreign, barbarian
baro - baron
basilica - basilica
basis - base, foundation
bassi - low, deep
bassus - low, bass
bavaricus - Bavarian
beatus - blessed, happy
belgicus - Belgian
bellicus - warlike, martial
bellum - war
bellus - pretty, handsome
bene - well, good
benedictus - blessed
beneficium - benefit, kindness
beta - beta
biblicus - Biblical
bibliotheca - library
bibliothecarius - librarian
biologia - biology
biologus - biologist
bis - twice
bona - goods, property
bonum - good
bonus - good
borealis - northern
brasilianus - Brazilian
brasiliensis - Brazilian
brevior - shorter
brevis - short, brief
brevissimus - very short, shortest
breviter - briefly
britannicus - British
britannus - British
brutus - dull, stupid
bulgaricus - Bulgarian
bulla - bubble, seal
burgus - borough, fortified place

c

caecus - blind
caelestis - heavenly, celestial
caelum - sky, heaven
caelus - chisel, heaven (variant spelling of ‘caelum’)
caeruleus - blue, dark blue
caesus - cut, killed
calculus - pebble, calculus
calendarium - calendar
calidus - warm, hot
californiensis - Californian
calor - heat, warmth
calvus - bald
cambricus - Cambrian, Welsh
camera - room, chamber
campus - field, plain
canadensis - Canadian
canalis - channel, canal
cancellarius - chancellor
cancer - crab, cancer
candidatus - candidate
candidus - white, bright
canis - dog
canonicus - canonical, according to canon law
canticum - song, hymn
cantor - singer, chanter
cantrix - female singer
cantus - song, chant
capella - chapel, little goat
capitalis - capital, chief
capitulum - chapter
capra - goat
capsa - box, case
captivus - captive, prisoner
captus - captured, taken
caput - head
carcer - prison, jail
cardinalis - cardinal
carmen - song, poem
carminum - of songs, of poetry
caseus - cheese
castellum - castle, fort
castra - camp
castrum - fort, castle
casu - by chance, accidentally
casus - case, event
categoria - category
cathedra - chair, seat
cathedralis - cathedral
catholicus - Catholic
catus - clever, shrewd
cauda - tail
causa - cause, reason
causidicus - lawyer, advocate
cavus - hollow, cavity
celeber - famous, celebrated
celeberrimus - most famous, very famous
celer - quick, swift
cella - cell, storeroom
cellula - cell
celticus - Celtic
census - census, estimate
centralis - central
centrum - center
centum - hundred
cerebrum - brain
certamen - contest, struggle
certe - certainly, surely
certior - more certain, informed
certus - certain, sure
chaos - chaos
character - character, distinctive mark
charta - paper, document
chemicus - chemist
chorda - string, cord
chorus - choir, chorus
christianus - Christian
christus - Christ
chronicon - chronicle
cibus - food
cingulum - belt, girdle
circa - around, about
circiter - about, around
circuitus - circuit, journey around
circulus - circle
circum - around, about
circumiectus - surrounded, encompassing
cithara - lyre, cithara
cito - quickly, soon
citrus - citrus
citus - quick, rapid
civile - civil, civic
civilis - civil, civic
civis - citizen
civitas - citizenship, state
clam - secretly, quietly
clarissimus - very clear, most distinguished
clarus - clear, famous
classicus - classical
classis - class, fleet
clausus - closed, shut
clemens - merciful, gentle
clericus - cleric, clergyman
clima - climate
coactus - compelled, forced
coctus - cooked, boiled
codex - code, book
coeptum - begun, undertaking
coetus - meeting, assembly
cognitus - known, recognized
cognomen - surname, nickname
cohors - cohort, company
collectio - collection
collega - colleague
collegium - college, society
collis - hill
collocatio - placement, arrangement
colloquium - conversation, dialogue
colonia - colony
color - color
columbus - dove, pigeon
columna - column, pillar
comes - companion, count
comicus - comic, humorous
comitatus - county, retinue
comitia - elections, assembly
commentarius - commentary
commentatio - commentary, treatise
commercium - trade, commerce
commissus - entrusted, committed
commodum - convenience, advantage
commodus - convenient, suitable
communis - common, shared
communitas - community
communiter - commonly, generally
comoedia - comedy
comoedus - comedian, actor
compendium - summary, abridgment
complector - to embrace, comprehend
complexus - embrace, complex
complures - several, many
componendus - to be composed, arranged
compositor - composer
compositum - compound, composition
compositus - composed, settled
conatus - attempt, effort
concentus - harmony, concert
conceptus - conceived, idea
concessus - concession, permission
concilium - council, meeting
concordia - harmony, concord
concursus - meeting, assembly
conditus - founded, established
congeries - heap, mass
congregatio - congregation, assembly
congressus - meeting, congress
coniectus - conjecture, guess
coniunctio - conjunction, union
coniunctum - joined, connected
conscriptus - enrolled, written
consensus - agreement, consent
consiliarius - counselor, advisor
consilium - plan, advice
consociatio - association, partnership
conspectus - view, sight
constans - constant, steadfast
constantius - more constant
constitutio - constitution, establishment
constitutum - constitution, established
constitutus - established, set up
consul - consul
consultus - consulted, expert
contentus - content, satisfied
contextus - context, woven together
continens - continent
continuus - continuous, uninterrupted
contra - against
contractus - contract, drawn together
contus - pole, staff
conventus - assembly, meeting
conversus - turned, converted
cooptatus - co-opted, chosen
copia - abundance, supply
cor - heart
cora - pupil of the eye
cornu - horn
corona - crown
corpus - body
cortex - bark, shell
costa - rib, coast
cotta - coat, tunic
crassus - thick, dense
creandus - to be created
creatus - created
credo - I believe, creed
criterion - criterion, standard
criticus - critic, critical
croaticus - Croatian
crux - cross
cuius - whose, of which
culmen - peak, summit
cultus - cultivation, culture
cum - with
cuneo - with a wedge, wedge-shaped
cupidus - desirous, eager
cuprum - copper
cur - why
curium - curium
curriculum - course, curriculum
currus - chariot, carriage
cursor - runner, courier
cursus - course, race
curtus - short, brief
cutis - skin
cyclus - cycle, circle
cyprus - Cyprus

d

dacoromanicus - Daco-Roman
damnatus - condemned, damned
damnum - damage, loss
dans - giving
datum - given, data
datus - given, date
de - from, of
dea - goddess
decem - ten
december - December
decennium - decade
decies - ten times
decima - tenth
decimo - tenth
decimum - tenth
decimus - tenth
declaratio - declaration, statement
decretum - decree, order
definitio - definition
dein - then, thereafter
deinde - then, next
denique - finally, at last
denuo - anew, again
depositus - deposited, laid down
descriptio - description
despectus - view, contempt
deus - god
dexter - right, dexterous
dextra - right hand, right side
diabolus - devil, accuser
dialecticus - dialectical
dialectos - dialects
dialectus - dialect
dialogus - dialogue
diarium - diary, journal
dicens - saying, speaking
dictator - dictator
dictionarium - dictionary
dictum - saying, statement
dictus - said, called
dies - day
differentia - difference, distinction
difficilis - difficult, hard
digitus - finger, toe
dignus - worthy, deserving
dimidium - half
dioecesis - diocese
disciplina - discipline, learning
discipula - female student, disciple
discipulus - student, disciple
discrimen - crisis, danger
discus - disc, quoit
disputatio - discussion, argument
dissertatio - dissertation, discussion
dissimilis - dissimilar, different
distans - distant
districtus - district, strict
diu - long, for a long time
diurnus - daily
dius - divine, godly
dives - rich
divisio - division, separation
divus - divine, deified
do - I give
docendus - to be taught, needing teaching
doctor - teacher, doctor
doctrina - teaching, doctrine
doctus - learned, educated
documentum - document, lesson
dolor - pain, grief
domesticus - domestic, household
domi - at home
domicilium - domicile, home
domina - mistress, lady
dominicus - of the Lord, Sunday
dominium - dominion, ownership
dominus - lord, master
domus - house
donec - until
dorsum - back
dos - dowry, gift
drama - drama
dubius - doubtful, uncertain
ducatus - duchy, leadership
ductor - leader, guide
ductus - led, guided
dulcis - sweet, pleasant
dum - while, as long as
duo - two
duodecim - twelve
duodecimus - twelfth
duplex - double
dux - leader, general

e

e - (short for “ex”, meaning out of)
ea - she, it
eboracensis - of York
ecce - behold, here is
ecclesia - church
editio - edition, publication
editus - published, high
educatus - educated, brought up
effectus - effect, result
effigies - image, likeness
ego - I
ejusdem - of the same
electus - chosen, elected
elementum - element, basic part
emendatio - correction, amendment
emeritus - retired, veteran
emporium - marketplace, emporium
encyclicus - encyclical, circular
encyclopaedia - encyclopedia
energia - energy
enim - for, indeed
ens - being, entity
ephemeris - diary, journal
epicus - epic
epigramma - epigram
episcopalis - episcopal, bishop’s
episcopus - bishop
epistola - epistle, letter
epistula - letter
epitome - epitome, summary
epocha - epoch
eques - knight, horseman
equester - equestrian, knightly
equus - horse
era - era, age
erga - towards, against
ergo - therefore
error - error, wandering
eruditus - learned, educated
erythraeus - red
estonicus - Estonian
et - and
etenim - for indeed, truly
ethnicus - ethnic, national
etiam - also, even
etiamsi - even if, although
etsi - although
etymologia - etymology
eugenius - well-born, noble
europaeus - European
evangelium - gospel
eventus - event, outcome
ex - out of, from
exceptus - received, excepted
excerptus - excerpt, selected
exemplar - example, model
exemplum - example
exercitus - army
exiguus - small, meager
exitus - exit, outcome
experientia - experience
explorator - explorer, scout
expressus - expressed, clear
expulsus - expelled, driven out
exsilium - exile, banishment
exsul - exile, banished person
exter - foreign, external
exterior - outer, external
externus - external, foreign
extra - outside, beyond
extremus - extreme, farthest

f

faber - craftsman, smith
fabrica - workshop, structure
faciendus - to be done, needing to be done
facilis - easy, agreeable
factio - faction, party
factor - maker, doer
factum - deed, fact
factus - made, done
facultas - ability, faculty
falsum - false, deception
falsus - false, deceitful
familia - family
familiaris - familiar, household
famulus - servant, attendant
fanum - temple
far - spelt (a type of wheat)
fasciculus - bundle, packet
faustus - lucky, auspicious
fautor - supporter, patron
favor - favor, support
feles - cat
feliciter - happily, fortunately
felix - happy, fortunate
femur - thigh, femur
ferculum - dish, course (of a meal)
ferreus - made of iron, iron
ferrum - iron
ferus - wild, fierce
festum - feast, festival
festus - festive, holiday
fictus - feigned, fictitious
fidelis - faithful, loyal
figura - figure, shape
filia - daughter
filios - sons (plural of filius)
filius - son
finnicus - Finnish
firmus - firm, strong
flaccus - flaccid, floppy
flamma - flame, fire
flexus - bend, curve
floruit - flourished
flumen - river
fluvius - river
fluxus - flow, flux
focus - hearth, fireplace
foedus - treaty, covenant
folia - leaves
folium - leaf, page
fons - fountain, source
fontana - fountain
forma - form, shape
formula - formula, form
fors - chance, luck
forsitan - perhaps, maybe
fortasse - perhaps
fortis - strong, brave
fortuna - fortune, luck
forum - forum, marketplace
forus - forum, marketplace
fossa - ditch, trench
fossilis - dug up, fossil
fractio - fraction, breaking
fragmentum - fragment, piece
francium - Francium
francogallicus - French-Gallic
francogallus - Franco-Gallic
francus - Frankish, free
frater - brother
frequentia - frequency, crowd
fretum - strait, channel
fretus - relying on, trusting
fructus - fruit, result
fruor - to enjoy, use
frustra - in vain, without effect
fuga - flight, escape
functio - function, performance
functus - having performed, discharged
fundus - bottom, farm
fungor - to perform, discharge
fungus - mushroom, fungus
furor - fury, rage
fuscus - dark, dusky
futurum - future

g

gallicus - Gallic, French
gallium - gallium
gallonicus - Gallic, French
gallus - rooster, Gaul
gasconicus - Gascon, from Gascony
gaudium - joy, delight
geminus - twin, double
gener - son-in-law
generalis - general, common
generatim - generally, in general
genesis - genesis, origin
genius - guardian spirit, genius
gens - clan, race
genus - kind, type
geographia - geography
gerendus - to be carried out, managed
germanicus - German
germanus - genuine, brother
gestus - gesture, bearing
gladius - sword
glandula - gland
glaucus - bluish-green, gray
globus - globe, sphere
glossarium - glossary
gothicus - Gothic
gothus - Gothic
gradus - step, degree
graecus - Greek
grammatica - grammar
grammaticus - grammarian, related to grammar
grande - large, great
grandis - large, great
gratia - favor, grace
gravis - heavy, serious
gravissimus - very heavy, very serious
grex - flock, herd
grossus - thick, coarse
gubernatio - governance, steering
gubernator - governor, helmsman
gymnasium - gymnasium, school

h

habens - having, holding
habere - to have
habitus - condition, appearance
haereticus - heretic
hasta - spear
haud - not, by no means
hebdomas - week
hebraicus - Hebrew
helveticus - Swiss
herba - herb, grass
heros - hero
hibernicus - Irish
hic - here, this
hiems - winter
hinc - from here, hence
hispanicus - Spanish
hispanus - Spanish
historia - history
historicus - historian
histrio - actor
hoc - this
hodie - today
hodiernus - of today, modern
homo - human, man
honor - honor, esteem
hortus - garden
hospes - guest, host
hospitium - hospitality, inn
hostis - enemy
humilis - humble, lowly
humus - ground, soil
hungaricus - Hungarian
hymnus - hymn
hypothesis - hypothesis

i

iacens - lying, prostrate
iactus - throw, cast
iam - now, already
ianuarius - January
ianus - Janus
iaponicus - Japanese
ictus - blow, stroke
idea - idea, concept
idem - the same
ideo - therefore, for that reason
idus - ides (middle of the month)
igitur - therefore
ignifer - fire-bearing, fiery
ignis - fire
ignotus - unknown, unfamiliar
ille - that
illic - there
illustris - illustrious, distinguished
imago - image
imitor - imitate, mimic
immo - no, on the contrary
imperator - emperor
imperatrix - empress
imperfectus - imperfect, unfinished
imperialis - imperial
imperium - command, empire
impetus - attack, impulse
impositus - imposed, set upon
impressus - impressed, printed
imprimis - especially, particularly
impulsus - impulse, push
in - in
incendium - fire, conflagration
inceptus - begun, commenced
incertus - uncertain, unsure
inclinatio - inclination
incola - inhabitant
incrementum - increase, growth
incus - anvil
inde - from there, hence
indere - to put in, to introduce
index - index, list
indicium - indication, evidence
indicus - Indian
indigenus - native, indigenous
indium - Indium
indoeuropaeus - Indo-European
indus - Indian
industria - industry, diligence
infans - infant, child
inferior - lower, inferior
infra - below, beneath
ingenium - talent, ingenuity
ingressus - entrance, entry
inimicus - enemy, hostile
initium - beginning, start
inquam - I say, said I
inscriptio - inscription, title
insigne - emblem, badge
insignis - distinguished, notable
insigniter - remarkably, notably
instar - likeness, equivalent
instrumentum - instrument, tool
insula - island
insuper - moreover, besides
integer - whole, untouched
inter - among, between
interdum - sometimes
interea - meanwhile, in the meantime
interfectus - killed, murdered
interim - meanwhile, in the meantime
interior - inner, interior
internationalis - international
internus - internal, inner
interpres - interpreter, translator
interpretatio - interpretation, explanation
interpretor - to interpret, explain
interrete - internet (modern, not classical Latin)
interretialis - internet
intersum - to be present, to attend
inventor - inventor, discoverer
inventus - found, discovered
invicem - in turn, mutually
ipse - himself, itself
irritus - void, ineffective
is - he, it
iste - that, those
isthmus - isthmus
ita - thus, so
italianus - Italian
italicus - Italian
italus - Italian
itaque - therefore, and so
item - likewise, also
iter - journey, path
iterum - again
itinerarium - itinerary, journey
iudex - judge, juror
iudicium - judgment, trial
iugum - yoke, mountain ridge
iugus - ridge, yoke
iulianus - Julian
iulius - July
iunior - younger
iunius - June
ius - law, right
iussu - by order, command
iussus - ordered, command
iuvenis - young man, youth
iuxta - next to, near

k

kalendae - the first day of the month (calends)

l

labor - labor, work
lac - milk, lake
lacus - lake
laetus - happy, joyful
laevus - left, awkward
langobardus - Lombard
lapideus - stony, made of stone
lapis - stone
largus - abundant, generous
late - widely
latine - in Latin
latinitas - Latinity, Latin language
latinum - Latin (the language or material)
latinus - Latin
latio - Latium
latitudo - width, breadth
latus - side, flank
laura - laurel
laureatus - laureate, crowned with laurel
laus - praise, glory
lectus - bed, chosen
legatus - envoy, ambassador
legendus - to be read
lemma - lemma, theme
lentulus - Lentulus
leo - lion
lepidopterus - butterfly
lepidus - charming, pleasant
levis - light, slight
lex - law
lexicon - dictionary, lexicon
libanus - frankincense, Lebanon
libellus - small book, pamphlet
liber - free, book
liberalis - liberal, generous
libere - freely
liberi - children
libero - to free, liberate
libertas - liberty, freedom
licet - it is permitted, although
ligneus - wooden, of wood
lignum - wood, timber
lingua - tongue, language
liquidus - liquid, clear
liquor - liquid, fluid
littera - letter, literature
litus - shore, coast
locus - place
locutio - speech, expression
logicus - logical
longa - long
longior - longer
longissimus - very long, longest
longus - long
loquor - I speak, talk
lucius - light
ludus - game, play
luna - moon
lupus - wolf
lusitanicus - Lusitanian, of Lusitania (ancient region in Iberian Peninsula)
lusor - player, actor
lusus - play, game
lutetium - lutetium
lyricus - lyric, lyrical

m

machina - machine, device
macropus - large-footed
macula - spot, stain
magicus - magical
magis - more
magister - teacher, master
magistratus - magistrate, official
magistro - to the teacher, master
magnitudo - greatness, magnitude
magnopere - greatly, very much
magnus - great, large
magus - magician, wise man
maior - greater, larger
maius - larger, greater
major - greater, larger
male - badly, poorly
maleficus - wicked, evil-doer
malum - evil, misfortune
malus - bad, evil
manica - sleeve, manacle
manus - hand, band
marcus - mark, sign
mare - sea
margarita - pearl
marianus - Marian, of the sea
maritimus - maritime, of the sea
maritus - husband
marmor - marble
martialis - martial, of Mars
martius - of Mars, martial
martyr - martyr
mas - male
massa - mass, lump
mater - mother
materia - matter, material
mathematica - mathematics
mathematicus - mathematician
matrimonium - marriage
maurus - Moorish, dark
maxime - most, very
maximus - greatest, largest
mediaevalis - medieval
medica - medical
medicina - medicine
medicus - doctor, physician
medius - middle
mel - honey
melior - better
melius - better
membrum - member, limb
memor - mindful, remembering
memoria - memory
menta - mint
mentio - mention, reference
mercator - merchant, trader
mercor - to trade, buy
mercurius - Mercury
meridie - at midday, south
meridionalis - southern
meritus - deserved, merited
merx - merchandise, goods
metallicus - metallic
metallum - metal, mine
metellus - Metellus (Roman family name)
methodus - method
metropolis - metropolis, capital city
metrum - meter, measure
meus - my
miles - soldier
mille - thousand
minima - smallest, least
minime - least, very little
minimus - smallest, least
minister - minister, servant
ministerium - ministry, service
ministra - female minister, servant
minor - smaller, lesser
minus - less
missus - sent, mission
mixtus - mixed, mingled
modernus - modern
modulus - module, measure
modus - way, method
moenia - walls, city walls
moles - mass, structure
mollis - soft, gentle
momentum - movement, moment
monachus - monk
monarchia - monarchy
monasterium - monastery
monitus - warning, admonition
mons - mountain
montana - mountainous
montanus - mountainous
monumentum - monument
mora - delay, hindrance
morbus - disease, sickness
morior - to die
mors - death
morsus - bite, biting
mortuus - dead
mos - custom, manner
motus - movement, motion
mox - soon
muliebris - womanly, feminine
mulier - woman
multiplex - multiple, complex
multiplus - multiple, many
multus - much, many
mundus - world, clean
municipalis - municipal, city
municipium - municipality, town
munus - gift, duty
musa - muse
musculus - muscle, little mouse
museum - museum
musicus - musician
mutans - changing
mutatio - change, alteration
mythologia - mythology

n

nactus - having obtained, found
nam - for, indeed
namque - for, indeed
narratio - narrative, story
natalis - birth, native
natio - nation, people
nationalis - national
naturalis - natural
natus - born
nauta - sailor
ne - that not, lest
nec - nor
necatus - killed, slain
necessaria - necessary, needed
necesse - necessary
necnon - and also
nederlandicus - Dutch
nemo - no one, nobody
nempe - namely, indeed
neograecus - Neo-Greek
nepos - grandson, descendant
neque - and not, nor
nervus - nerve, sinew
nescio - I do not know
neuter - neither
nexus - bond, connection
ni - unless, if not
niger - black
nihil - nothing
nihilo - to nothing, in no way
nihilominus - nevertheless
nil - nothing
nimis - too much, excessively
nix - snow
nobilis - noble, famous
nocte - by night, at night
nocturnus - nocturnal, nightly
nomen - name
nominatus - named, nominated
nomisma - coin, currency
non - not
nondum - not yet
nonne - isn’t it? (expecting yes answer)
nonnumquam - sometimes
norma - rule, norm
normalis - normal, standard
norvegicus - Norwegian
noster - our
notio - notion, concept
notissimus - most known, very famous
notitia - knowledge, notice
notus - known
november - November
novissimus - newest, latest
novus - new
nox - night
nucleus - nucleus, kernel
nullus - none, no one
num - whether, if
numerus - number
numisma - coin, currency
nummus - coin
numquam - never
nunc - now
nunquam - never
nuntius - messenger, message
nuper - recently, lately

o

o - oh
ob - because of, on account of
obiectum - object, goal
obitus - death, demise
occidentalis - western
occisus - killed, slain
occultus - hidden, secret
oceanus - ocean
octavius - Octavius
octo - eight
october - October
oculus - eye
odium - hatred, dislike
oeconomia - economy
oeconomicus - economic
offex - chip, fragment
officialis - official
officina - workshop, office
officium - duty, office
oleum - oil
olim - once, formerly
omnia - all, everything
omnino - altogether, entirely
omnis - all, every
onus - burden, load
opera - work, labor
operor - to work, operate
opifex - maker, workman
opinio - opinion, belief
oportet - it is necessary, one must
oppidum - town
oppositus - opposite, contrary
ops - wealth, resources
optimus - best, excellent
opus - work, labor
opusculum - small work, treatise
oratio - speech, prayer
orator - orator, speaker
orbis - circle, world
orbita - orbit, track
orbitalis - orbital
orchestra - orchestra
ordinarius - ordinary, regular
ordo - order, rank
organa - organs
organicus - organic
organismus - organism
organum - organ, instrument
oriens - east, rising
orientalis - eastern
origo - origin, source
orior - rise, originate
oriundus - native, originating
ornatus - adorned, equipped
orthodoxus - orthodox
orthographia - orthography, correct writing
ortus - rise, origin
os - mouth, bone
ostium - door, entrance
oxoniensis - of Oxford

p

pacifico - to pacify, peaceful
pactio - agreement, pact
pactum - agreement, pact
pactus - agreed, compact
paedagogus - teacher, tutor
paene - nearly, almost
paeninsula - peninsula
pagina - page
pagus - village, district
palatium - palace
palea - straw, chaff
palma - palm, palm tree
panis - bread
papa - pope
papae - of the pope, pope’s
papilio - butterfly
par - equal, pair
parcus - frugal, sparing
parma - small shield, buckler
pars - part
particeps - participant, sharer
particula - particle, small part
partus - childbirth, birth
parum - little, not enough
parvulus - little child, very small
parvum - small thing, little bit
parvus - small, little
passim - everywhere, widely
passus - step, pace
pastor - shepherd
pater - father
paternus - paternal, of the father
patior - to suffer, endure
patria - fatherland, country
patriarcha - patriarch
patricius - patrician, noble
patrimonium - patrimony, inheritance
patrius - fatherly, native
patronus - patron, defender
patruus - uncle
paucus - few, little
paulatim - gradually, little by little
paulo - a little, slightly
paulus - small, little
pauper - poor, impoverished
pax - peace
pecunia - money
pedes - foot soldier, pedestrian
pellicula - film
pelvis - basin, pelvis
penitus - inwardly, deeply
per - through
perditus - lost, ruined
peregrinus - foreigner, pilgrim
perfectus - perfect, completed
periculum - danger, risk
periodicus - periodic
periodus - period, cycle
peritus - skilled, experienced
permultus - very many
perpetuus - perpetual, continuous
persica - peach
persicus - Persian
pertinens - relevant, pertinent
pestis - plague, pestilence
petra - rock, stone
philosophia - philosophy
philosophicus - philosophical
philosophus - philosopher
phoenix - phoenix
phrasis - phrase
physica - physics, natural science
physicus - physical, physicist
pictor - painter
pictura - picture, painting
pictus - painted
pinna - feather, fin
piper - pepper
piscis - fish
piso - Piso
pisum - pea
pius - pious, dutiful
placidus - calm, gentle
plaga - blow, region
plane - clearly, plainly
planeta - planet
planities - plain, flatness
planta - plant
planus - flat, plain
platea - street, square
plautus - Plautus
plebs - common people, plebeians
plura - more, several
pluralis - plural
plurimum - very much, most
plus - more
pluvius - rainy, related to rain
podium - podium, platform
poema - poem
poena - penalty, punishment
poesis - poetry
poeta - poet
politicus - political
polonicus - Polish
polus - pole
pompa - procession, pomp
pondus - weight
pons - bridge
pontifex - priest, pontiff
pontificius - pontifical, pertaining to a pontiff
pontus - sea
popularis - popular, of the people
populor - to devastate, lay waste
populus - people, nation
porro - furthermore, onward
porta - gate, door
porticus - portico, colonnade
porto - to carry, bear
portus - port, harbor
positus - placed, positioned
posse - to be able, can
possibilis - possible
possum - I can
post - after, behind
postea - afterwards
posterior - latter, later
posterus - following, next
postquam - after
postumus - posthumous
potentia - power, potency
potestas - power, authority
potior - better, preferable
potitus - having obtained, possessed
potius - rather, preferably
practicus - practical
prae - before, in comparison with
praeceptor - teacher, instructor
praeceptum - precept, command
praecipue - especially, particularly
praecipuus - chief, special
praeclarus - distinguished, famous
praeda - booty, prey
praeditus - endowed, gifted
praedium - estate, farm
praefatio - preface, introduction
praefectura - prefecture
praefectus - prefect, commander
praemium - reward, prize
praenomen - first name, forename
praepositus - placed in charge, prefect
praesens - present, immediate
praesertim - especially
praeses - president, governor
praesidium - protection, garrison
praesum - to be in charge of, preside over
praeter - besides, except
praeterea - besides, moreover
praeteritus - past, bygone
praetor - praetor, magistrate
presbyter - priest, elder
pressus - pressed, pressed down
pretium - price, value
prex - prayer, entreaty
primus - first
princeps - chief, prince
principalis - principal, chief
principatus - principality, leadership
principissa - princess
prior - previous, prior
prius - before, previously
privatus - private
pro - for, on behalf of
probabiliter - probably, likely
probus - honest, upright
processus - process, proceeding
proconsul - proconsul
procul - far, at a distance
proelium - battle, fight
profectus - progress, advancement
professor - professor, teacher
profundus - deep, profound
progressus - progress, advancement
promotus - promoted, advanced
promunturium - promontory, headland
prope - near
propinquus - near, relative
proprie - properly, strictly
proprietas - property, characteristic
proprius - own, proper
propter - because of
prorsus - absolutely, completely
prospectus - view, prospect
prosperus - prosperous, successful
provincia - province
proximus - nearest, next
psalmus - psalm
publica - public
publice - publicly, in public
publicus - public
puella - girl
puer - boy, child
pugna - fight, battle
pulcher - beautiful
pulcherrimus - most beautiful
pullus - young animal, chick
pulsus - pushed, pulse
pulvis - dust, powder
punctum - point, dot
puteus - well, pit
putus - well, pit

q

quadraginta - forty
quadratus - square, squared
quaestio - question, inquiry
quamobrem - wherefore, why
quando - when
quantum - how much, as much as
quantus - how much, how great
quare - wherefore, why
quartus - fourth
quasi - as if, almost
quattuor - four
quattuordecim - fourteen
quatuor - four
questus - complaint, lament
quia - because
quid - what
quidam - a certain, some
quidem - indeed, certainly
quin - indeed, in fact
quindecim - fifteen
quinquaginta - fifty
quinque - five
quintus - fifth
quippe - indeed, surely
quis - who
quisque - each, everyone
quisquis - whoever, anyone
quoad - as long as, until
quod - because
quomodo - how, in what way
quondam - once, formerly
quoniam - since, because
quoque - also, too
quot - how many, as many as
quotannis - every year

r

radius - ray, rod
ramus - branch, bough
rapidus - rapid, swift
raptus - seizure, abduction
raro - rarely, seldom
ratio - reason, method
ratus - ratified, approved
re - (in the context of “in re”, meaning in the matter)
recens - recent, fresh
recensio - review, revision
recentior - more recent
recentissimus - most recent, very recent
receptus - received, retreat
recognitus - recognized, acknowledged
rectificatio - correction, rectification
rector - ruler, director
redditus - return, income
reditus - return, income
regalis - royal
regens - ruling, governing
regimen - rule, government
regina - queen
regio - region, area
regionalis - regional
regno - I rule, reign
regnum - kingdom, reign
regressus - return, retreat
relictus - left, abandoned
religio - religion
reliquia - relic, remainder
reliquus - remaining, rest
renatus - reborn, renewed
repens - creeping, sudden
repertus - found, discovered
res - thing, matter
respectus - regard, consideration
respublica - republic
rete - net, network
reus - defendant, accused
revera - in truth, really
reversus - returned, reverse
revertor - to return, revert
rex - king
ripa - bank, shore
rite - duly, properly
ritus - rite, ceremony
rivus - stream, brook
romanus - Roman
rosa - rose
rota - wheel
rotundus - round, circular
ruber - red
rudis - rough, unskilled
rufus - red, ruddy
rursus - again, in return
russicus - Russian
russus - red
ruthenicus - Ruthenian

s

sabina - Sabine (woman)
saccharum - sugar
saccus - sack, bag
sacer - sacred, holy
sacerdos - priest
sacrificium - sacrifice
sacrum - sacred, holy
saeculum - century, age
saepe - often
saepissime - very often
saepius - often
saeptus - enclosed, fenced
sagitta - arrow
salsus - salty, witty
saltus - leap, forest
salve - hello, be well
samara - samara (a type of fruit)
sanctuarium - sanctuary
sanctus - holy, sacred
sanguis - blood
sapientia - wisdom
sapor - taste, flavor
sat - enough, sufficient
sata - sown, planted
satelles - attendant, satellite
satura - satire, medley
saxonicus - Saxon, of the Saxons
saxum - rock, stone
scaena - scene, stage
scaenicus - scenic, theatrical
scelus - crime, sin
schola - school
scholasticus - scholastic, academic
scientia - knowledge, science
scientificus - scientific
scilicet - of course, obviously
scipio - staff, scepter
scopus - target, goal
scotia - Scotland
scoticus - Scottish
scribens - writing
scriptor - writer
scriptrix - female writer
scriptus - written
sculptor - sculptor
se - himself, herself, itself
secretarius - secretary
sectio - section, cutting
sector - cutter, sector
sectus - cut, divided
secum - with oneself, himself/herself
secundo - secondly, favorably
secundum - according to
secundus - second
secus - otherwise, differently
secutus - followed, subsequent
sed - but
sedecim - sixteen
segmentum - segment, piece
semel - once, a single time
semper - always
senator - senator
senatus - senate
senex - old man
senior - older, elder
sensus - sense, feeling
sententia - opinion, sentence
septem - seven
september - September
septentrio - north
septentrionalis - northern
septimus - seventh
septuaginta - seventy
sepulcrum - tomb, sepulcher
sepultus - buried
sequor - follow, pursue
serbicus - Serbian
series - series, sequence
serius - serious, grave
sermo - speech, conversation
serra - saw
servus - slave, servant
sese - themselves
seu - or if, whether
severus - severe, strict
sex - six
sexaginta - sixty
sextus - sixth
sexus - sex, gender
si - if
sibi - to oneself, for oneself
sibiricus - Siberian
sic - thus, so
siccus - dry
siculus - Sicilian
sicut - just as, like
sicuti - just as, like
sigillum - seal, signet
siglum - sign, signature
significans - signifying, meaningful
significatio - meaning, significance
signum - sign, mark
silva - forest, woods
silvestris - wild, of the woods
similis - similar, like
similiter - similarly
simplex - simple, straightforward
simpliciter - simply
simplicius - simpler
simplus - simple
simul - at the same time, together
sin - but if, if however
sinensis - Chinese
singularis - singular, unique
singulus - single, individual
sinicus - Chinese
sinister - left, unfavorable
sinistra - left, left hand
sinus - bay, fold
siquidem - since, indeed
situs - site, position
sive - or if
slavicus - Slavic
socialis - social
socialista - socialist
societas - society, association
socius - ally, partner
sodalis - companion, comrade
sol - sun
solanum - nightshade (plant)
solaris - solar
solidus - solid, firm
solitus - accustomed, usual
sollemnis - solemn, ceremonial
solum - soil, ground
solus - alone, only
somnium - dream
somnus - sleep
sons - guilty
sonus - sound
sophia - wisdom (Greek in origin)
soror - sister
sors - lot, fate
sovieticus - Soviet (not classic Latin)
spatio - space, room
spatium - space, interval
specialis - special
specie - in appearance, form
species - appearance, type
specimen - example, specimen
speculum - mirror, reflection
sphinx - sphinx
spiritus - spirit, breath
spurius - illegitimate, false
spīritus - spirit, breath
stadium - stadium, stage
statim - immediately
statio - station, post
statua - statue
status - state, condition
stella - star
stilus - stylus, writing instrument
stipula - straw, stalk
strabus - squinting, cross-eyed
strictus - tight, strict
structura - structure, building
studio - study, zeal
studiosus - studious, eager
studium - study, zeal
sub - under, beneath
subfamilia - subfamily
subiectum - subject, theme
subiectus - subject, subjected
subspecies - subspecies
substantia - substance, essence
substituens - substituting, replacing
suburbium - suburb
successor - successor
successus - success
suecicus - Swedish
suffectus - supplied, sufficed
suffragium - vote, suffrage
sum - I am
summum - highest, top
summus - highest, greatest
super - over, above
superior - higher, superior
supersum - to be over, to survive
supplex - suppliant, humbly begging
supplicium - punishment, execution
supra - above, beyond
suspectus - suspected, mistrusted
suus - his, her, its, their own
syllaba - syllable
symbolum - symbol, creed
symposium - symposium, conference
synopsis - synopsis, summary
syriacus - Syrian
syrus - Syrian
systema - system

t

taberna - tavern, shop
tabula - board, tablet
tabularium - record office, archive
tacitus - silent, tacit
talis - such, of such a kind
talpa - mole
tam - so, as
tamen - however, nevertheless
tamquam - as, like
tandem - at last, finally
tantummodo - only, merely
tantus - so great, so much
taurinus - of a bull, bull-like
taurus - bull
technicus - technical
technologia - technology
tellus - earth, land
temperatura - temperature
templum - temple
tempus - time
tenor - tenor, continuous course
tenuis - thin, fine
ter - thrice, three times
terminus - end, boundary
terra - earth, land
terrestris - terrestrial, earthly
territorialis - territorial
territorium - territory
terror - terror, fright
tertius - third
tessera - ticket, token
testa - pot, shell
testamentum - testament, will
testimonium - testimony, evidence
testis - witness, testicle
teutonicus - Teutonic, Germanic
textus - text, fabric
theatralis - theatrical
theatrum - theater
thema - theme, subject
theodiscus - German
theologia - theology
theologicus - theological
theologus - theologian
theoria - theory
therma - hot spring, bath
thesaurus - treasure, treasury
thesis - thesis, proposition
thus - frankincense
tigris - tiger
timor - fear, dread
titularis - titular, in title only
titulus - title
tomus - volume, tome
tonus - tone, tension
torquatus - collared, wearing a necklace
tot - so many, as many
totus - whole, all
tractatus - treatise, discussion
tractus - tract, expanse
traditio - tradition, handing over
tragicus - tragic
tragoedia - tragedy
trans - across, beyond
transitus - passage, transition
translatio - translation, transfer
tredecim - thirteen
tres - three
triangulus - triangular
tribunus - tribune, officer
tribus - tribe
triginta - thirty
triumphus - triumph
triumvir - triumvir, member of a ruling trio
tropicus - tropical
truncus - trunk, torso
tu - you
tullius - Tullius
tum - then, at that time
tumultus - uproar, tumult
tunc - then, at that time
turcicus - Turkish
turma - troop, squadron
turris - tower
tuus - your
typicus - typical
typus - type, model
tyrannus - tyrant

u

ubi - where
ubique - everywhere
ucrainicus - Ukrainian
ultimo - last, final
ultimus - last, final
ultra - beyond, further
umbra - shadow, shade
umquam - ever (usually in negative sentences)
una - together, along with
unda - wave, water
unde - whence, from where
undecim - eleven
unio - union, unity
unitas - unity, oneness
universalis - universal
universitas - university
unus - one
urbanus - urban, polite
urbs - city
ursus - bear
usitatum - usual, customary
usque - up to, continuously
usus - use, experience
ut - so that, as
utens - using, employing
uter - which (of two)
uterque - each, both
uti - to use
utile - useful
uxor - wife

v

vacuus - empty, vacant
valde - greatly, very much
valens - strong, powerful
valentia - strength, capacity
validus - strong, powerful
vallis - valley
valor - value, worth
varietas - variety, diversity
varius - various, diverse
varro - Varro
varus - bent, bow-legged
vasconicus - Basque
vector - carrier, bearer
vehementer - vehemently, intensely
vehiculum - vehicle, conveyance
vel - or
velut - just as, like
venalis - for sale, venal
veneticus - Venetian
venetus - Venetian
venter - belly, stomach
ventus - wind
venus - Venus, love
verbum - word
veri - of truth, true
versio - version
versor - to be involved, dwell
versus - towards, verse
vester - your (plural)
vestis - garment, clothing
veterrimus - very old, oldest
vetus - old, ancient
vexillum - flag, standard
via - way, road
viator - traveler, wayfarer
vicarius - vicar, deputy
vicissim - in turn, reciprocally
victima - victim
victor - victor, conqueror
victoria - victory
victus - living, way of life
vicus - village, street
videlicet - clearly, namely
video - I see, perceive
viduus - widowed, bereaved
vigil - watchful, sentinel
viginti - twenty
villus - tuft, shaggy hair
vinculum - bond, tie
vinum - wine
violentia - violence, force
vir - man
vira - woman
virgo - virgin, maiden
viridis - green
virus - poison, virus
visus - sight, appearance
vitium - fault, vice
vivus - alive, living
vix - scarcely, hardly
vocabulum - word, term
vocales - vowels
vocalis - vocal, of the voice
vocatus - called, named
volatus - flight, flying
volumen - volume, roll
vos - you (plural)
vox - voice
vulgaris - common, ordinary
vulgus - common people, mob
vulnus - wound, injury
vultus - face, expression

z

zona - zone, belt