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What Latin words are still used today?

Latin words are incredibly prevalent in the English language, particularly in scientific, legal, and medical fields. Here are some examples:

Everyday Usage:

* Ad hoc: For a specific purpose.

* Agenda: A list of things to be done.

* Alumni: Graduates of a school.

* Bonus: Something extra.

* De facto: In fact, in reality.

* Et cetera: And so on.

* Ex officio: By virtue of one's office.

* Modus operandi: A way of working.

* Pro bono: For the public good.

* Status quo: The existing state of affairs.

* Vice versa: Conversely.

Academic and Professional Fields:

* Ab initio: From the beginning.

* Ad hoc: For a specific purpose.

* A fortiori: With even stronger reason.

* A priori: From what comes before.

* Circa: About.

* De jure: By law.

* Ergo: Therefore.

* Habeas corpus: The right to appear in court.

* Ipso facto: By the very fact itself.

* Prima facie: At first glance.

* Subpoena: A writ ordering someone to appear in court.

Medical and Scientific Terms:

* Anatomy: The structure of living things.

* Bacteria: Single-celled organisms.

* Diagnosis: Identifying a disease.

* Embryo: An early stage of development.

* Genetics: The study of heredity.

* Morphology: The study of forms.

* Pathology: The study of diseases.

* Pharmacology: The study of drugs.

* Physiology: The study of functions.

* Psychology: The study of the mind.

Beyond these examples:

* Many English words have Latin roots, often without us realizing it. For example, "science" comes from the Latin "scientia" (knowledge).

* Latin prefixes and suffixes are common in English. For example, "pre-" (before) and "-ation" (process).

* The names of many plants, animals, and celestial bodies are Latin, such as "Homo sapiens" (humans), "Canis lupus" (wolf), and "Saturn".

It's important to note that Latin is a dead language, meaning it is no longer spoken as a first language. However, its influence on English and other languages is undeniable.

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