Latin Word of the Day
longuslong
Definitions
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longus |
1. adj. (literally): |
2. adj. (of space, in general) Far, long; extended, prolonged. |
3. adj. (in particular) Remote, distant, far off. |
4. adj. Great, vast, spacious. |
5. adj. (transferred sense): |
6. adj. (of time) Long, of long duration or continuance; tedious, laborious. |
7. adj. (of speech or writing) Long-winded, lengthy. |
Longum iter per praecepta, breve per exempla. - (Education is) a long road by lessons, a short one by examples. |
Example Sentences
Quam longus est? How long is this? Quam longus pons "Golden Gate" est? How long is the Golden Gate Bridge? |
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