Latin in Layman’s - A Rhetoric Revolution
364 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsLatin in Layman’s gives you the ability to understand and command language in a whole new respect. Join a typical grammarian and classicist as I expand your vocabulary, understanding of grammar, Etymology, terminology (i.e. legal, medical, botanical, etc.), and so much more. I also utilize this platform to expand on greater thoughts of mine, as well as discussing the importance of language and the promotion of "The Language Revival" (as I like to call it...) Thank you for your interested in knowledge, language acquisition, the command of one's own language, and the understanding of the world.
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Etymologizing Character Traits (Invest in yourself and what makes you, you!)
March 26, 2023 16:42 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB1. Ambitious: having a strong desire to achieve success or a particular goal; eager for advancement or success. (Etymology: from Latin ambitionem, “a desire for honor or fame”) 2. Inquisitive: having a strong desire or interest to learn or know more. (Etymology: from Latin inquisitivus, “seeking knowledge”) 3. Resilient: able to recover quickly from adversity, hardship, or change. (Etymology: from Latin resilire, “to rebound or spring back”) 4. Independent: not dependent on or controlled ...
Etymologizing the longest words in the English Dictionary
March 26, 2023 16:18 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB1.Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis - The lungs disease caused by inhaling very fine ash and sand dust, etymologically derived from the Greek words pneuma, referring to breath and lungs, plus ultramicroscopics, meaning “beyond microscopy.” 2.Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia - The fear of long words, etymologically derived from the Greek root words hippopotamos (horse) and monstrum (monster) plus sesquippedalio, meaning “foot and a half.” 3.Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious...
Etymologizing the most interesting words to add to YOUR vocabulary today!
March 25, 2023 18:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBAnachronism: An anachronism is something (or someone) that is out of place in terms of time or chronology. This is most common with old-fashioned items in a modern setting, but can also occur with futuristic items in period pieces. Most anachronisms are there by mistake, especially within movies and television shows.An anachronism is derived from the Greek ἀνά (ana, "against") and χρόνος (chronos, "time"), and it refers to an object or event that is out of its proper or chronological order i...
Just do it. (Shia LaBeouf it!)
March 21, 2023 20:19 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBYesterday, you said today. Just do it! It’s never too late, you are your own limiting factor. Remember that this is your video game, and it’s up to you whether you want to level up or not. Don’t be an NPC in your own video game, that’s just silly. Level up and continue to level up in your life; you’ll make yourself proud, you’ll make yourself fulfilled, and you’ll empower other people around you. Going by the best of your own drum has systemic effects on both yourself, and the people you surr...
Etymologizing Saint Patrick's Day (Kiss me, I'm Irish!)
March 19, 2023 17:52 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBSaint Patrick's Day: A day celebrated in the Catholic Church and other parts of the world to honor the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick. Shamrock: A three-leaf clover, a national symbol of Ireland that was used by Saint Patrick to explain the Christian doctrine of the Holy Trinity. Etymology: From the Irish word seamróg, meaning “little clover”. Leprechaun: A mischievous fairy of Irish folklore, believed to bring luck and wealth to those who catch them. Etymology: From the Irish wor...
Etymologizing (some) things about "Love"
March 19, 2023 17:22 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBLove: A strong feeling of affection, tenderness, and attachment to another person or thing. Etymology: From Middle English luf, from Old English lufu, from Proto-Germanic *lubō (“love”), from Proto-Indo-European *lewbʰ- (“to care, desire, love”). Affection: A fondness or tenderness towards someone or something. Etymology: From Middle English affection, from Old French affection, from Latin affectio, affectiōnem (“desire, inclination, emotion”), from affectus (“desire, inclination, emot...
Discussing the nuances between the prefixes "un-" vs. "im-" while also deriving them and words associated with "de-"
March 11, 2023 17:25 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB1. Decompose (Latin de- + componere, "to put together") - To break down into smaller parts or elements. 2. Decontaminate (Latin de- + contaminate, "to contaminate") - To remove or reduce contaminants or pollutants from an environment or item. 3. Defame (Latin de- + fama, "a rumor") - To harm someone's reputation by making false or malicious statements. 4. Deflate (Latin de- + flate, "to blow") - To reduce the pressure or size of something by releasing air or gas. 5. Deflect (Latin de- + ...
Etymologizing the Greek root "peri-" and applying it to disciplines within our world
March 04, 2023 17:04 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBPerihelion (noun) - A point in the orbit of a planet, comet, or other celestial body that is closest to the Sun. Etymological Definition: From the Greek peri hélion meaning “near the Sun”. Periastron (noun) - The point in the orbit of a binary star system that is closest to the other star. Etymological Definition: From the Greek peri astron meaning “near a star”. Perigon: Actual Definition- A plane figure with at least three straight sides and angles, and typically five or more. Etymologic...
Etymologizing the Latin "omnes" and the Greek "narkōsis"
February 25, 2023 16:57 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB1. Omnibus (Latin): all, every; etymology: from the Latin ‘omnibus’, meaning ‘for all’. 2. Omnipotent (Latin): having unlimited power; etymology: from the Latin ‘omnipotens’, meaning ‘all-powerful’. 3. Omniscient (Latin): knowing all things; etymology: from the Latin ‘omniscientem’, meaning ‘all-knowing’. “Omni” + “scio” (“to know”) 4. Omnivore (Latin): an organism that eats both plants and animals; etymology: from the Latin ‘omnivorus’, meaning ‘all-eating’. 5. Omnipresent (Latin): pres...
Q&A #3 - Discussing whether language is a form of cultural appropriation, its effects on our perception of reality, the optimal posture for human beings, and much more!
February 19, 2023 18:31 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB4. Is traditional gender role division still applicable in modern society? 2. Is language a form of cultural appropriation? 7. Is language a form of power? 8. Does language influence our perception of reality? 1. Does the human body have an optimal posture or are different postures beneficial for different people? 5. Is it possible to maintain a balanced diet while eating only fast food? 7. Is it possible to eat too much of a healthy food? --- Support this podcast: https://podcaster...
A large list of words within medical pathologies all associated with "-itis"
February 18, 2023 18:26 - 9 minutes - 8.97 MB1. Arthritis: A chronic inflammatory disorder affecting the joints, often causing pain and stiffness; from the Greek ‘arthron’ meaning joint, and ‘itis’ meaning inflammation. 2. Gastritis: Inflammation of the lining of the stomach; from the Greek ‘gastēr’ meaning stomach, and ‘itis’ meaning inflammation. 3. Sinusitis: Inflammation of the sinuses; from the Greek ‘sinus’ meaning a channel, and ‘itis’ meaning inflammation. 4. Peritonitis: Inflammation of the membranes lining the abdominal ca...
Etymologizing More Legal Terminology
February 16, 2023 15:40 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB1. Actio: A legal action or suit in Roman law; from Latin actio, from agere “to do.” 2. Adjudicatio: A court decree or judgement; from Latin adjudico, from ad “to” and judicare “to judge”. 3. Actori incumbit probatio: The burden of proof lies on the plaintiff; from Latin actori incumbit probatio, from actor “plaintiff” and incumbere “to impose”. 4. Brevi manu: By order of the court; from Latin brevi manu, from brevis “short” and manus “hand”. 5. Caveat emptor: Let the buyer beware; from ...
Latin Legal NOMENclature broken down, translated and explained
February 14, 2023 18:08 - 10 minutes - 9.98 MB1. Ab Initio - From the Beginning Translation: From the beginning Definition: Used to describe a situation that is valid and binding from the start, or that has always been in effect. Etymological Definition: Latin, "from the beginning". 2. Actus Reus - Guilty Act Translation: Guilty act Definition: A guilty act or omission that is the basis for criminal liability. Etymological Definition: Latin, "guilty act". 3. Ad Litem - For the Suit Translation: For the suit Definition: Used to...
Deriving the Latin words: "sentio", "video", "scio"
February 14, 2023 17:48 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBSentio (Latin): 1. Sentience (n.): The ability to perceive and feel things; the capacity to experience sensations. Etymologically, it comes from the Latin root sentio, meaning “to feel”. 2. Sentient (adj.): Capable of perceiving and feeling things; having the capacity to experience sensations. Etymologically, it comes from the Latin root sentio, meaning “to feel”. 3. Sensation (n.): A physical feeling or emotion caused by the stimulation of a sense organ. Etymologically, it comes from the...
Etymologizing 10 of the English vocabulary's most highfalutin words
February 12, 2023 17:19 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB1. Abecedarian: (Definition) relating to or denoting a beginner or someone who is learning the basics of a subject; (Etymology) derived from the Latin abecedarius (lit. ABC-teacher). 2. Circumlocution: (Definition) the use of many words where fewer would do, especially in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive; (Etymology) derived from the Latin circum (around) and loqui (speak). 3. Esoteric: (Definition) intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a ...
Taking interesting and funny words in the English dictionary and both deriving and etymologizing them
February 11, 2023 17:06 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB1. Quixotic (adjective): extremely idealistic; unrealistic and impractical. Etymology: derived from Don Quixote, the main character of the Spanish novel by Miguel de Cervantes. 2. Meander (verb): to move aimlessly without a particular direction or purpose. Etymology: derived from the Meander river in Asia Minor which had a winding, looping course. 3. Brouhaha (noun): a loud and confused noise, especially of people talking or shouting. Etymology: derived from the French phrase bru-haha mean...
Understanding the difference and similarities between the Medical suffixes "-otomy", "-ectomy", and "-itis"
February 04, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB1. Lobotomy: A surgical procedure involving the cutting or scraping away of a part of the brain, usually the frontal lobes, in order to treat mental illness. Etymology: From the Greek roots “lobo” (meaning “lobe”) and “tomy” (meaning “to cut”). 1. Lobectomy: Surgical removal of a lobe of an organ, typically the lung. 2. Hysterectomy: A surgical procedure in which the uterus is removed, either partially or completely. Etymology: From the Greek roots “hystera” (meaning “uterus”) and “tomy” (...
Q&A - Etymology of Syntax, how to hack your sleep, recommended types of therapy, how to navigate this world full of anger as a middle/high school kid, et cetera.
January 29, 2023 18:24 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBLot's of amazing questions addressed here as well as an etymologized word! Stay tuned, syntax is found below in the show notes, but you have to listen throughout to hear the answers to amazing questions! 1. Syntax (noun): The study of the rules governing the way words are put together to form sentences. Etymology: From the Greek word “syntaxis”, from “syn-” meaning “together” and “tassein” meaning “to arrange”. Taxis (Greek): a noun meaning “an arrangement” or “an order”. It comes from th...
Lemma, Lexicon, Morphology, Dichotomy, and so many more related words that you didn't know were related!
January 28, 2023 16:43 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MBLatter half of the episode I get into the dilemmas in the world, what I see in my students in regards to these "dilemmas" and an existential discussion to wrap up the episode. This was fun... I also talk briefly about the "Crossing of the Rubicon" (Reminded from Lexicon), which both refers to a huge historical move made by Julius Caesar, as well as an idiom referring to "the point of no return." All words glossed in the show notes below! 1. Lemma (noun): A heading that indicates the topic ...
Rereading journal entries from my bike tour in Ireland - Part One
January 22, 2023 18:02 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBDoing something different. July 2017 is when this tour took place. I tried to journal and document my trip as thoroughly as possible. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liam-connerly/support
Discussing derivatives from the Latin verb "ago, agere"
January 21, 2023 16:57 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBAgo, Agere: Latin root meaning “to do, act, drive, lead.” 1. Agitate: To cause unrest or disturbance; from the Latin “agere,” meaning “to do.” 2. Agent: A person or thing that takes an active role in doing something; from the Latin “agere,” meaning “to do.” 3. Agenda: A program of things to do or be accomplished; from the Latin “agere,” meaning “to do.” 4. Aggregate: A total or collective amount; from the Latin “agere,” meaning “to drive.” 5. Exaggerate: To magnify or increase beyond th...
Latin Grammar - All about Second Declension Masculine nouns
January 18, 2023 17:55 - 28 minutes - 26.8 MBWhere first declension includes mostly feminine nouns with -a- at the end of their base, second declension includes mostly masculine and neuter nouns with -o- at the end of their base. The second declension has different forms from the first declension but the uses of the cases are the same. However, there’s another important distinction between first and second declension: the -o- at the end of the base in second declension is weak and it doesn’t show up as -o- as often as the -a- shows up...
"haima" and "-emia": etymologizing all medical terms regarding blood
January 15, 2023 17:44 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB-emia: suffix derived from Greek ἐμός (emos) meaning “blood” It comes from the Greek root word, haima, which translates to “blood”. Anemia: a condition in which an individual has low levels of healthy red blood cells. Etymological Definition: From the Greek root word, haima, which translates to “blood”. Leukemia: a type of cancer that affects the body’s ability to produce healthy white blood cells. Etymological Definition: From the Greek root word, leukos, which means “white”. Thromboc...
"Gastro-" and etymologizing all things regarding the stomach
January 14, 2023 18:14 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBAll words covered today are provided below in the show notes! gastrointestinal esophageal reflux disease gastro- also gastero-, before vowels gastr-, scientific word-forming element meaning "stomach," from Greek gastro-, combining form of gaster (genitive gastros) "belly, paunch; womb" intestine (n.) "lower part of the alimentary canal," early 15c., from Old French intestin (14c.) or directly from Latin intestinum "a gut," in plural (intestina), "intestines, bowels," noun use of neuter ...
Etymologizing the words "sentio", "simulo", and "servo"
January 08, 2023 17:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBresent (v.) c. 1600, "feel pain or distress" (a sense now obsolete); 1620s, "take (something) ill, consider as an injury or affront; be in some degree angry or provoked at," from French ressentir "feel pain, regret," from Old French resentir "feel again, feel in turn" (13c.) sentient (adj.) 1630s, "capable of feeling, having the power of or characterized by the exercise of sense-perception," from Latin sentientem (nominative sentiens) "feeling," present participle of sentire "to feel" 1....
Second Q&A with Liam - Latin in Layman's
January 07, 2023 18:59 - 33 minutes - 31 MBAnother amazing set of questions asked for today's Q&A! Here's a list of the questions asked on today's podcast: 1. What is the origin of the word 'anatomy'? 2. How do the human body systems interact to maintain homeostasis? 3. What is the etymological history of the word ‘physiology’? 4. What is the difference between anatomy and physiology? 5. How does medical terminology differ from everyday language? 6. Have you heard of chat GPT? If so, your thoughts? 7. How has modern medicine...
First Q&A with Liam - Latin in Layman's
January 02, 2023 18:16 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MBJoin me in this episode where I go over a gamut of questions I've saved over time. Because of my small audience, I have had these questions trickled to me over time so that I could turtn this into a substantive epsiode rather than just having one or two questions. Ask me more questions at: [email protected] or [email protected]
More assimilated "con-/col-/com-/co-" words and ringing in the New Year (contemplating on the contemporary)
January 01, 2023 17:19 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBConspiracy literally "to breathe together," from assimilated form of com "with, together" (see con-) + spirare "to breathe" (see spirit (n.)), perhaps on the notion of "to agree (by spoken oath) to commit a bad act." Con + nect - “with” + “nectere = to bind” “To bind together with” conspicuous (adj.) 1540s, "open to view, catching the eye," from Latin conspicuus "visible, open to view; attracting attention, striking," from conspicere "to look at, observe, see, notice," from assimilated ...
New Year's Etymology with the Latin word - "Annus"
December 30, 2022 16:37 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MBAnniversary Annus (“year”) + Versum (“Having been turned”) "year-day, annual return of a certain date in the year," originally especially of the day of a person's death or a saint's martyrdom, from Medieval Latin anniversarium, noun from Latin anniversarius (adj.) "returning annually," from annus (genitive anni) "year" + versus, past participle of vertere "to turn." Annual late 14c., "appointed by the year;" c. 1400, "occurring or done once a year," from Old French annuel "yearly" (12c.)...
Understanding where "affix", "prefix", and "suffix"
December 29, 2022 15:42 - 8 minutes - 7.43 MBfix; fix + ture; cruci + fix; af + fix; pre + fix; trans + fix; suf + fix;
Understanding assimilation of words in association to the Latin preposition "Cum" - "co-", "col-", "com-"
December 20, 2022 16:39 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBcommunicate - (operor - to work) commemorate - (memoratum - remembered) committee - (mitto - sent) content - (teneo - to hold) combat - (battuo - to battle) collect - (lectum - gathered) confection - (factum - done, made) cognate - (nascor, gnatus - to be born) community - (munio - to build, fortify)
Deriving the Greek Root "SYN-/SYM-"
December 17, 2022 19:01 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBToo lazy to do show notes today... You just gotta listen! ;)
Hormones and other processes/aspects of the body with the prefix "Endo-"
December 16, 2022 17:12 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBendocrine (adj.) "secreting internally," endo- + Latinized form of Greek krinein "to separate, distinguish". certain (adj.) c. 1300, "determined, fixed," from Old French certain "reliable, sure, assured" (12c.), from Vulgar Latin *certanus, extended form of Latin certus "determined, resolved, fixed, settled," of things whose qualities are invariable, "established," also "placed beyond doubt, sure, true, proved; unerring, to be depended upon" (also source of Old French cert, Italian certo...
Breaking down and etymologizing "Hypo-" words (The opposite of "Hyper-")
December 11, 2022 16:24 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBhypocaust (n.) "arched fire chamber for heating rooms above via pipes," 1670s, from Late Latin hypocaustum, from Greek hypokauston, literally "heated from below," from hypo- "under; up from under.” The word "holocaust" originally derived from the Koine Greek word holokauston, meaning "a completely (holos) burnt (kaustos) sacrificial offering," or "a burnt sacrifice offered to a god." In Hellenistic religion, gods of the earth and underworld received dark animals, which were offered by nigh...
Glossary of Medical and Physiological Terms (part. i)
December 10, 2022 16:54 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBabdominal cavity · abdomin/o = abdomen · -al = pertaining to o The cavity beneath the thoracic cavity that is separated from the thoracic cavity by the diaphragm; contains the liver, gallbladder, spleen, stomach, pancreas, intestines, and kidneys. abdominopelvic cavity · abdomin/o = abdomen · pelv/i = pelvis · -ic = pertaining to o A term that describes the abdominal and pelvic cavity collectively; refers to the space between the diaphragm and the groin. anaplasia · (an-ah-PLAY-ze...
Explaining the process of eytmologizing words and applying them to - "port-", "cardi-", "dermat-", and more!
December 04, 2022 16:15 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBport report import support export transport porter portable cardiologist - One who specializes in the study of diseases and disorders of the heart; -logist (one who specializes) is a suffix. cardiology - The study of the heart; -logy (the study of) is a suffix. carditis - Inflammation of the heart; -itis (inflammation) is a suffix. cardiac - Pertaining to the heart; -ac (pertaining to) is a suffix. dermatologist - One who specializes in the study of diseases and disor...
On Vulnerability, Love, and what "heaven on earth" is?
December 03, 2022 17:27 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBHaving issues with podcasting, because the episodes are not being recorded in their entirety. I appreciate all the love and support. It cuts off at 18 mins when I recorded for 24 minutes... It was off-the-cuff, so I don't have a good recollection of all that was said. I hope you enjoy this conversation I have with my audience. Thanks you again, everyone. Y'all are amazing supporters.
Etymologizing Harry Potter Spells and the Wizardry World!
November 29, 2022 16:21 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MB'Expecto Patronum ' Expecto Patronum, the spell that conjured up Harry’s magnificent stag Patronus, roughly translates into ‘I expect (or await) a guardian’ in Latin, which is apt. Historically, in Ancient Rome, the word ‘patronus’ meant protector, too, but with very different connotations. A patronus in Ancient Rome was someone of a high class who had a ‘patronage’ relationship with a client, who would usually be less rich, or lower class. In turn, the word ’patronage’ most likely came ...
Breaking down and deriving etymologized "Hyper-" words
November 21, 2022 17:40 - 8 minutes - 8.32 MBhyperglycemia (n.) 1875, from hyper- "over" + glycemia "presence of sugar in the blood." hyperbole (n.) "obvious exaggeration in rhetoric," early 15c., from Latin hyperbole, from Greek hyperbole "exaggeration, extravagance," literally "a throwing beyond," from hyper- "beyond" (see hyper-) + bole "a throwing, a casting, the stroke of a missile, bolt, beam," from bol-, nominative stem of ballein "to throw". Greek had a verb, hyperballein, "to throw over or beyond." hyperextend (v.) 1863,...
Discussing a TON of Pathologies as well as Medical terms you should know!
November 20, 2022 17:44 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBArthritis - "inflammation of a joint," " from arthritis, fem. of arthrites (adj.) "pertaining to joints" (Greek nosos is a fem. noun), from arthron "a joint" + -itis, “an inflammation of” Conjunctivitis - from assimilated form of com "with, together" + iungere "to join together." Also known as “pink eye” because it can cause the white of the eye to take on a pink or red color. Symptoms of pink eye can vary but typically include redness or swelling of the white of the eye. Diabetes - medi...
Etymologizing Medical Terms and Musculature/Bone Conditions
November 18, 2022 17:55 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBLatissimus Dorsi Latissumus comes from the Latin word, Lata, which means: “wide” The “-issumus” makes it superlative which turns “wide” to “widest” Dorsi is the GENITIVE SINGULAR form of Dorsum, which means: “Back” So, if we do an “A” + “B”, we get… “The widest of the back” (muscle) According to Google: The latissimus dorsi is a large, flat muscle covering the width of the middle and lower back Quadriceps Femoris So if we do an “A” + “B” + “C”, we get = _________________ “Four heads...
Discussing English Derivatives of the Latin words "tempus, temporis" and "pater, patris"
November 13, 2022 17:22 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBCon + tempor + ary - “with” + “tempor, temporis” “With the times” Google: refers to one who lives at the same time as another (Contemporaneous) Con + templ + lation + “with” + “templatum = surveyed, observed” "reflect upon, ponder, study, view mentally, meditate," from Latin contemplatus, past participle of contemplari "to gaze attentively, observe; consider, contemplate," originally "to mark out a space for observation" Tempo - the speed at which a passage of music is or should be pla...
Latin on the Period Table - From Na to Hg to Ag and all other non-intuitive elements in-between!
November 12, 2022 18:09 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBSodium = natrium, natri(n.) Potassium = kalium, kalii(n.) Iron = Ferrus, ferri(m.) gold = aurum, auri(n.) Tin = stannum, stanni(n.) Lead = plumbum, plumbi(n.) Silver = argentum, argenti(n.) HYDRARGYRUM = Mercury Copper = Cuprum, Cupri(n.) Hydrogen - contains the Greek word hydros (water) and genus, geni, which means “birth, origin, creation”. Hydrogen, therefore, literally means… “water-creator” “water-birther” “water-origin”
Etymologizing Pathos as both the prefix "patho-" and the suffix "-pathy"
November 06, 2022 16:09 - 7 minutes - 7.25 MBpathos; pathetic; path + ology; patho + meter; a + pathy; anti +pathy; sym + pathy; tele + pathy; patho + genic; patho + phobia; patho + mania; em + pathy;
Etymologizing the dynamic and static preposition and prefix: "Trans-"
November 05, 2022 15:34 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBHere, I go into a bit of a introduction until about the 6 minute mark, where I transition into the linguistics! trans + port; trans + act(ion); tran + script(um); trans + fer(o); trans + form(o); trans + plant(a); trans + parent; tran +scend(o); trans + con + tinential(teneo);
Latin and Greek within Science - Energy Flow Etymology
October 30, 2022 16:17 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBMetabolism 1878 in the physiology sense of "the sum of the chemical changes within the body by which the protoplasm is renewed, changed, or prepared for excretion," from Greek metabole "a change," from metaballein "to change," from meta "change" + ballein "to throw". Chemical from chemic "of alchemy" (a worn-down derivative of Medieval Latin alchimicus). Catabolic 1876, katabolism, "destructive metabolism," from Greek from kata "down" + ballein "to throw". Anabolic "pertaining to th...
Understanding the Latin in YOUR Zodiac Sign - Plus character traits and famous individuals you share your sign with
October 29, 2022 15:24 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBAries (March 21 – April 19) Taurus (April 20 – May 20) Gemini (May 21 – June 20) Cancer (June 21 – July 22) - Remember Hippocrates? Karkinos (Carcinoma) -> Cancer -> Crab! Leo (July 23 – August 22) Virgo (August 23 – September 22) Libra (September 23 – October 22) - This one has historical information to consider too! Scorpio (October 23 – November 21) Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21) Capricorn (December 22 – January 19) Aquarius (January 20 – February 18) Pisces (Februa...
Etymologizing Mathematical Terms - From Trigonometry to Geometry to Sine/Cosine/Tangent
October 23, 2022 17:15 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBTrigonometry from Modern Latin trigonometria (Barthelemi Pitiscus, 1595), from Greek trigonon "triangle" from tri- "three"+ gōnia "angle, corner" + metron "a measure." "branch of mathematics that deals with relations between sides and angles of triangles," Geometry - “a measuring of the earth” from combining form of gē (gaia) "earth, land" + -metria "a measuring of" Geometry is, with arithmetic, one of the oldest branches of mathematics. It is concerned with properties of space such as...
Etymologizing a TON of everyday words - From connected to conjugate to decline to nominative, genitive, dative, accusative, and ablative!
October 22, 2022 16:28 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBCon + tempor + ary - “with” + “tempor, temporis” “With the times” Google: refers to one who lives at the same time as another (Contemporaneous) Con + nect - “with” + “nectere = to bind” “To bind together with” Con + templ + lation + “with” + “templatum = surveyed, observed” "reflect upon, ponder, study, view mentally, meditate," from Latin contemplatus, past participle of contemplari "to gaze attentively, observe; consider, contemplate," originally "to mark out a space for observation...
Discussing Derivatives of Random Latin and Greek Roots (Pt. 1)
October 16, 2022 16:23 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBDiscussing Derivatives of Random Latin and Greek Roots (Pt. 1)