The Lex Files

A rich source of specialized and not-so-specialized English words, many of which are derived from Latin and Greek elements.




English vocabulary origins from Latin & Greek sources.

You will find an exceptional selection of valuable word sources by simply clicking on this word-connection of English words and the basic Latin and Greek prefixes, roots, and suffixes.


Extensive lists of Latin and Greek expressions of words, phrases, mottoes, and proverbs.

A click on the bar link (above) will send you to the search area where you may gain access to the extensive lists of Latin-Greek proverbs, mottoes, words, and phrases that are available.


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These Lex Files emphasize access to hundreds of Latin-Greek quotations of motto lists (mottoes of institutions: companies, schools, states, families, and countries), legal terms (law phrases and words), medical words, prescription terms, religious expressions, and various abbreviations from Latin and Greek classical and modern translations.

Many institutional mottoes, especially school mottoes, abound in the easy search area that facilitates searches either by single words or partial quotes. There are a variety of sayings that come from Latin and Greek origins which are easy to find with the search page link that may be accessed with the L-Gk Quotes (mottoes, words, phrases, et al.) link-bar shown previously on this page.

Taking the path of least persistence is the most direct route to failure.

-Rayoa



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