Posted on 02/23/2012 4:18:10 AM PST by secret garden
In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day".
ad rem \ad REM\ , adverb
1. Without digressing; in a straightforward manner.
adjective
1. Relevant; pertinent.
Example sentences:
I am sure these things are not ad rem. Some persons think, my lord, it is very hard these men should be forced against their consciences from the church.
-- Richard Baxter, The Practical Works of Richard Baxter
The letter seems free of formulae, which suggests it was composed specifically ad rem.
-- Roger Rees, Layers of Loyalty in Latin Panegyric
Etymology:
Ad rem is a useful Latin phrase that literally means "at thing" from the roots ad and rēs.
The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-)
Practice makes perfect.....post on....
Review Thread One: Word For The Day, Thursday 11/14/02: Raffish (Be SURE to check out posts #92 and #111 on this thread!)
Review Thread Two: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/14/03: Roister
Review Thread Three: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/28/03: Obdurate
WFB's attempt to emulate us ; ) No pushing at the door please!
A A+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ on your post. 8<)
A+ for you!
when your mama is a NUN, how do you wash them off? I was LMAO...told him his mama was rolling in her grave, then DH told him he would rot in hell....we were all laughing. too funny.
I continue to have this crazy dream that people of principle armed with ad rem arguments that address the crucial issues facing this nation will actually win the day...
Thank you!
Yes, you rad! A+ for you, I cracked up!
Your that guy in Breaking Bad, aren't you?
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No, I’m just Malcom’s dad.
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