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Some of the U.S. states have mottoes in Latin
Latin phrase "Alis volat propriis"
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bard>>> here is a breakdown of the Latin phrase "Alis volat propriis":
Alis: This is the ablative plural of the noun "ala," which means "wing."
It is in the ablative case because it is indicating the means by which
the action is being performed (i.e., "flying").
volat: This is the third-person singular present tense indicative form
of the verb "volo," which means "to fly." It is agreeing with the
implied subject "ala" (i.e., "she flies").
propriis: This is the ablative plural feminine form of the adjective
"proprius," which means "own." It is modifying "alis" (i.e., "with her
own wings").
----------- as in Priprioception !
Therefore, the literal translation of the phrase is "she flies with her
own wings."
The phrase is often used to express the idea of independence and
self-reliance. It is also the motto of the U.S. state of Oregon.
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In Latin, Sanskrit, and Hungarian, the ablative case is a grammatical
case used to express various meanings, including:
Source or origin: "veni ab urbe" (I came from the city)
Instrument or means: "gladio pugnavit" (he fought with a sword)
Agent in passive voice: "a puero scriptum est" (it was written by the boy)
Separation or removal: "amicus ab amico discessit" (the friend departed
from his friend)
Location: "domi sum" (I am at home)
1. Etymology in Grammar:
The word "ablative" comes directly from the Latin noun "ablātīvus,"
which translates to "(case) of removal."
This noun itself is derived from the past participle "ablātus" of the
Latin verb "auferre," meaning "to carry away."
So, the ablative case in grammar carries the sense of something being
taken away, separated, or removed.
2. Etymology in Technical Fields:
The usage of "ablative" in technical fields like aerospace likely
derives from the Latin meaning as well.
In these contexts, ablation refers to the wearing away or removal of
material, which aligns with the original meaning of "taking away" or
"removing."
----------------- sort of like abrasion