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How do you do, linguaphile? You can't get very far before you stumble on a word with Latin influence. In fact, some estimated 60 percent of English words have roots in Latin. (But don't be fooled by false Latin phrases that some books have popularized!) WORD OF THE DAY March 05, 2024 modus operandi [ moh-duhs op-uh-ran-dee, -dahy ] noun one's usual way of doing something. Learn More About This Word Smile! Where Do Our Favorite Emoji Come From? While some people might view emoji as silly little characters, that's not how we see it. There's a sophisticated system in the way people use emoji, and that's something we take very seriously! Keep reading Featured Stories Women's History Month "Feminism": The Past, Present, And Future Of This Term Slang What's The New Slang Meaning Of "Babygirl"? National Grammar Day Perfect Grammar Is The Accessory You Need In 2024 What's Trending? Here are the top stories that our readers have been engrossed with! 🌟 🔥 The Hottest Trends In Emoji, Explained 🎉 Good vs. Well: The Grammatical Difference 💯 There's A Word For That: Our Dictionary Additions For Winter 2024 📘 Are You Embracing "Beekeeping Age" Or Blissfully Unaware Of This Term? 📝 "Data Is" Or "Data Are": Do You Know The Correct Use? Quiz MULTIPLE CHOICE What does ESCULENT mean? suitable for use as food; edible. in excess of the normal or average. splendid; magnificent; fine. Play more quizzes and games Vale, amici! We're off to find our Latin teacher to brush up on our declensions. Semper ubi… (maybe you know the rest)! Sponsored messages like these help us keep Dictionary.com free. We thank you for your continued support! Want more emails like this? Sign up to receive them daily. Need help? Review our About Us or contact us for assistance. For brand partnerships, email sponsor@dictionary.com. This email has been sent to matzom229@gmail.com by Dictionary.com LLC. Make sure this email goes to your inbox by adding doctor@dictionary.com to your address book. If you wish to stop seeing these emails, please feel free to Manage Your Preferences or Unsubscribe. For more information regarding the OpenWeb ad privacy policy, please visit this link. Careers Shop Contact Us About Dictionary.com LLC, Oakland CA