Kilo Lingo

/ɛ̃.si/

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Translation

thus, so, in this way

Word origin

From Vulgar Latin, generally analysed as a compound built on Latin sic ('thus, so'), perhaps with in or aeque prefixed. The exact first element is debated, but the sic core ('thus') is secure.

Origin
Vulgar Latin
Root
sic

Examples

resolu surpris.

He solved the problem in this way and everyone was surprised.

, conclure '.

Thus, we can conclude that the situation is improving.

.

She acted in this way to protect her loved ones.

C' , .

That's how our story began, by chance.

, c' -.

Don't speak to him like that, he's your grandfather.

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