Latin however remains very much alive as a highly significant language, especially in technical references. Latin is a regarded as a 'dead' language because it is not used as a main language in day-to-day communications and life.
The modern meanings and usage, while evolved and adapted, mostly still generally reflect the original literal translations.
Latin terminology, expressions and phrases feature widely in the English language. Some of this Latin terminology is very common in general speech and written communications other Latin terms are more rarely used, in specialized situations, notably for example in law, science, and education/academia.
Latin terminology, origins, meanings, translations, usageīelow is a list of Latin terms which (to varying degrees) are still used in English.
