Latinate
Pronunciation: /ˈlætəˌneɪt/
Latinate (adj)
- Made from Latin or formed in a way similar to Latin, often used to describe words and writing styles.
- Using a formal, Latin-like style, especially in writing that sounds learned or official.
- Written using the Latin alphabet, rather than another writing system.
Latinate (adjective)
Examples
- Many legal terms are Latinate words.
- The textbook uses Latinate words to sound formal.