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The verb "count" is derived from "putō" while the noun "count" (title of nobility) can be attributed to the fact that "comes" was used to refer to personal counselors of Roman emperors. Learn more derivatives from "comes", "putō", & "eō" in Ch. 15. #suburani #derivativeoftheday
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Did you know that you can use the Vocab Trainer to see student progress over a specific period of time? Set the beginning & ending dates and our Vocab Trainer will allow you to see your student's performance during that time period. #suburani #studentgrowth #proficiency
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Prebend, a stipend provided by a cathedral or church to a clergy person, is ultimately derived from habeō through praebeō (prae + habeō). Learn more derivatives from "habeō" in Ch. 2 and "praebeō" in Ch. 17. #suburani #derivativeoftheday
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The first use of "riparian", meaning "relating to, living on, or located on the banks of rivers or streams," can be traced back to 1807 (Merriam-Webster Dictionary). Learn more derivatives from "rīpa" in Ch. 40. #suburani #derivativeoftheday
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Hacienda, a large estate or plantation in many Spanish-speaking countries, is from 'facienda', as the initial 'f' in Latin words becomes 'h' in Spanish words (e.g. farīna --> harina & facere --> hacer). Learn more derivatives from "faciō" in Ch. 6. #suburani #derivativeoftheday
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As we look forward to FIFA World Cup 2026™, did you know that "soccer" is from a shortened & altered form of "association football"? Learn more derivatives from "socius" in Ch. 40. #suburani #derivativeoftheday
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Representation of the Punic city in the Carthage National Museum; damian entwistle, CC BY-SA 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons, brightness adjusted by Soerfm in 2018
According to the historian Polybius, the Romans captured and destroyed Carthage in spring of 146 BC - some sources say February 5, 146 BC - bringing an end to the Punic Wars. Learn more about Carthage in Ch. 20 of Suburani. #suburani #romanhistory
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In 1604, Johannes Kepler coined the term "penumbra" in his book to describe the partial shadow that surrounds the complete shadow during an eclipse. Learn more derivatives from "paene" in Ch. 17 & "umbra" in Ch. 18. #suburani #derivativeoftheday
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The term "mortgage" has its origin in the idea that the loan "dies" when the debt is paid off or the payment fails (though, at times, it does feel like people are having to pay mortgages until they die)! Learn more derivatives from "mors" in Ch. 14. #suburani #derivativeoftheday
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The words aid (to provide assistance) and adjutant (a staff officer who assists a commanding officer) are both derived from "iuvō". Learn more derivatives from "iuvō" in Ch. 30. #suburani #derivativeoftheday
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Impecunious means "poor" & is derived from "pecūnia", which can be traced further back to "pecus" since cattle were used as forms of currency before the shift to actual money. Learn more derivatives from "pecūnia" in Ch. 2 & "pecus" in Ch. 39. #suburani #derivativeoftheday
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The deadline to enter the Suburani Build It Challenge is fast approaching! Please submit your entry by January 15th. We can't wait to see them! #suburani
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Somnambulate, meaning "to walk or perform another act while asleep or in a sleep-like state", was first used in 1833. Learn more derivatives from "ambulō" in Ch. 3 & "somnus" in Ch. 29. #suburani #derivativeoftheday
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A paper etching showing Minerva turning Arachne into a spider. Antonio Tempesta, print maker, (1555–1630). Rijksmuseum
Arachne, the daughter of Idmon, challenged Minerva/Athena to a weaving contest and was transformed into a spider by the goddess. Her name has given us words like arachnids and arachnophobia. Learn more about Arachne in Ch. 16. #suburani
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Tellurium, a silvery-white, rare metallic element usually found in combination with gold & other metals, is produced commercially & used in semiconductors, blasting caps, & thermoelectric devices. Learn more derivatives from "tellūs' in Ch. 34 #suburani #derivativeoftheday
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A terracotta volute-krater depicting the Amazons fighting the Greeks. From c. 450 BCE. 63.5 cm in Height. Greek and Roman Art collection, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, New York.
In mythology, the Amazons were courageous female warriors known for their physical agility & strength. They were well-versed in archery, riding, & the arts of combat. DC Comic's Wonder Woman is a character inspired by the Amazons. Learn more about them in Ch. 8 #suburani
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Solstice occurs twice a year (circa June 21 & Dec. 21) when the sun is at its greatest angular distance from the equator, appearing to be at a stand with regard to its declination. Learn more derivatives from "stō' in Ch. 6 & "sōl" in Ch. 17. #suburani #derivativeoftheday
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Adieu, used to express kind wishes upon departure, is shortened from a French phrase & has the idea that you are entrusting the safety of your friends to a higher power when you leave them. Learn more derivatives from "ad' & "deus" in Ch. 4. #suburani #derivativeoftheday
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The name Maelo (Alexander's dad) is based on a brick from Conimbriga: artsandculture.google.com/asset/inscri...
FInd out more about Maelo in Ch. 16 #suburani
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Sublunary, meaning "of this world, mundane", owes its meaning to Aristotle's claim in his "On the Heavens" that things below the moon are subject to generation & decay. Learn more derivatives from "sub' in Ch. 10 & from "luna" in Ch. 33. #suburani #derivativeoftheday
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Saxifrages derived their name from "saxum" & "frango". According to Pliny, they were used to break kidney stones. The other possible etymology is that they grow in rocks' crevices. Learn more derivatives of "saxum" in Ch. 24 & "frangō" in Ch. 25. #suburani #derivativeoftheday
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Circadian, meaning "relating to a biological cycle occurring every 24 hours", is derived from the Latin words "circa" and "diēs". You can talk about "circadian" and other derivatives of diēs (e.g. diary & diurnal) in Ch. 6 of Suburani! #suburani #derivativestuesday
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Did you know that Hermione is based on a Fayum mummy portrait that's on display at Girton College, Cambridge, UK? Here's an article about Hermione Grammatike: bbc.com/news/uk-engl...
Find out more about Hermione in Ch. 22... #suburani
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As Rufina says, come by Booth 1438 and chat with the Suburani team at ACTFL! #ACTFL2025 #suburani
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Did you know our character Indus is based on a real Roman?
He is one of the Batavians (Batāvī), the cohort who formed the emperor’s personal bodyguard. The inspiration for him came from a tombstone of a man named Indus who was one of Nero’s Batavian bodyguards.
Read more in Ch 31...
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Suburani book 2 Chapter 31 Four Emperors
26 October #Vitellius #Suburani #Book2Emperors4 #ClassicsTober #Saw4OfAKindToday Knowing Me, Knowing You - #ABBAVoyage
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