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"About 80 percent of the entries in any English dictionary are borrowed, mainly from Latin. Over 60 percent of all English words have Greek or Latin roots. In the vocabulary of the sciences and technology, the figure rises to over 90 percent." The study of Latin, even a rudimentary one, without doubt is an asset to anyone entering the fields of science, medicine, law, history, politics or literature. Subsequently, Latin is a four-year requirement at Princeton Science Academy. Besides contributing to the majority of English words, Latin provides a meta-structure for all languages. The study of Latin aids the understanding of English syntax and grammar and reinforces the role of Roman culture in shaping our Western society. Most important of all in this modern age where people change the meaning of words to suit their agenda is the knowledge of Latin, an unchanging language, which keeps us honest when speaking of religion, liberty, authority, imperialism, legality and civilization. ©2005-2008, Princeton Latin Academy, Inc. |
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