Latin Words & Phrases Used in English: Passage 04
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A Journey Through Words In the enchanting realm of language, where words held the power to shape reality, there lived a young wordsmith named Amelia. Her insatiable curiosity led her on a wondrous journey, traversing the vast landscapes of meaning and expression. Amidst her explorations, Amelia encountered the word intra ([in-truh], Within). It spoke of the concept of something existing or occurring within a particular domain or context. She marveled at the intricate connections that could be found within the confines of a single entity. Continuing her linguistic odyssey, Amelia discovered the Latin phrase ipso facto ([ip-soh fak-toh], By the fact itself). It denoted a logical consequence or outcome that arises directly from a specific fact or circumstance. She contemplated the power of cause and effect. As she ventured deeper into the realm of words, Amelia stumbled upon the term magnum opus ([mag-nuhm oh-puhs], A great work). It referred to a significant and monumental creation, often c…