Words-Definition
Words-Definitions
Definitions-Words
Definitions-Words
100

Ad infinitum

again and again in the same way; forever.

100

De Facto

In facto, or in effect, whether by right or not

100

It means in the most basic sense "before the war" and while it can be applied to any war it is most commonly used to refer to the American Civil War.

Anne bellum

100

If you want to admit your own guilt or wrongdoing in a situation, use this Latin phrase that translates literally to "my fault." 

Terra Frima 

200

Terra Frima

Solid Land

200

Persona non grata

an unacceptable or unwelcome person.

200

 In Latin, _____ means "in glass" and any biological process that occurs in the laboratory rather than in the body or a natural

In vitro

200

 This Latin phrase means "clean slate" and denotes something or someone not affected by experiences and impressions.

Tabula rasa

300

Ante bellum 

occurring or existing before a particular war

300

In Toto

As a whole

300

If something happens ____ it happens in place or on site, though the term often designates something that exists in an original or natural state.

In situ

300

Meaning "by the fact itself" this commonly used and misused term is denotes when something is true by its very nature.

Ipso Facto

400

In sito

In the original place
400

Mea culpa

An acknowledgement of one’s error

400

From the Latin meaning an "unacceptable person" this term designates someone who's no longer welcome in a social or business situation.

Persona non Grata 

400

  in all or entirely. Think of it as saying "in total" in a really weird voice.

In Toto 

500

Tabula Rasa

an absence of preconceived ideas or predetermined goals; a clean slate.

500

Ipso Facto

By that very fact or act

500

If you want to admit your own guilt or wrongdoing in a situation, use this Latin phrase that translates literally to "my fault." 

Mea culp

500

In Latin, _____ means "from the fact" and in use in English it is often used to distinguish was is supposed to be the case from what is actually the reality. For example, legally, employers are not allowed to discriminate in hiring because of age, but many still practice ______ (in reality, in fact) discrimination.

De facto