What is the purpose of the page mentioned in the text?

Q: What is the purpose of the page mentioned in the text?


A: The page lists direct English translations of common Latin phrases, some of which are Greek translations.

Q: Why were Greek rhetoric and literature highly regarded in ancient Rome?


A: Latin rhetoric and literature were still maturing in ancient Rome, and Greek rhetoric and literature were already established.

Q: When can the Latin letter "i" be used as a consonant?


A: The Latin letter "i" can be used as a consonant when it occurs between two vowels or in initial positions.

Q: What is the medieval convention regarding the use of the letter "j" in Latin legal terminology?


A: The letter "j" was originally used in initial positions and between two vowels as an orthographic "long i."

Q: Are all phrases on the list spelled with the letter "j" instead of the letter "i" when used as a consonant?


A: No, the more common form of a phrase on the list will be used, so some phrases may still use the letter "i."

Q: Is there a single document where all phrases can be viewed?


A: Yes, there is a single document where all phrases can be viewed. It is called the List of Latin Phrases (full).

Q: How is the list of Latin phrases divided?


A: The list is alphabetically divided into 20 other pages.

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