{"id":5655,"date":"2025-06-02T01:09:15","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T01:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/?p=5655"},"modified":"2025-06-02T01:09:18","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T01:09:18","slug":"everyday-latin-abbreviations-used-in-english","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/everyday-latin-abbreviations-used-in-english\/","title":{"rendered":"Everyday Latin Abbreviations Used in English"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/everyday-latin-abbreviations-used-in-english\/#Common_Latin_Abbreviations_in_Everyday_English\" >Common Latin Abbreviations in Everyday English<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/everyday-latin-abbreviations-used-in-english\/#etc\" >etc.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/everyday-latin-abbreviations-used-in-english\/#CV\" >CV<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/everyday-latin-abbreviations-used-in-english\/#ie\" >i.e.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/everyday-latin-abbreviations-used-in-english\/#eg\" >e.g.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/everyday-latin-abbreviations-used-in-english\/#ampm\" >a.m.\/p.m.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/everyday-latin-abbreviations-used-in-english\/#PS\" >PS&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/everyday-latin-abbreviations-used-in-english\/#PhD\" >Ph.D.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/everyday-latin-abbreviations-used-in-english\/#vs\" >vs.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/everyday-latin-abbreviations-used-in-english\/#sic\" >sic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/everyday-latin-abbreviations-used-in-english\/#ca\" >ca.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/everyday-latin-abbreviations-used-in-english\/#Latin_is_Everywhere\" >Latin is Everywhere<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Latin has had a big influence on the English language. For example, many scientific and legal words are purely Latin, but even \"regular\" English words have Latin roots.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, even abbreviations that English speakers use every day come from Latin. This article will take a look at a few of them and provide some useful examples so you can see how to use them yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Latin_Abbreviations_in_Everyday_English\"><\/span><strong>Common Latin Abbreviations in Everyday English<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"etc\"><\/span><strong>etc.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This comes from the Latin term \"et cetera,\" meaning \"and other things\" or \"and the rest.\" It usually comes at the end of a sentence and refers to additional things that are similar to what was just mentioned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I'm learning how to bake cookies, pies, cupcakes, <strong>etc.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We packed a lot for our camping trip: tents, sleeping bags, flashlights, <strong>etc.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that etc. is only used for things. In written English,\"et al.\" \u2014 another Latin abbreviation that means \"and others\" \u2014 refers to people. It's most common in academic writing when referring to additional authors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>This data was first presented in an essay by Tanaka<strong> et al<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Related article: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/are-there-other-ways-to-say-etc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Are There Other Ways to Say \"Etc.\"?<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CV\"><\/span><strong>CV<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/11044630\/latin_abbreviations_1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Two women sitting across from each other, one reading the other's CV\" class=\"wp-image-11083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/11044630\/latin_abbreviations_1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/11044630\/latin_abbreviations_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/11044630\/latin_abbreviations_1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/11044630\/latin_abbreviations_1-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/11044630\/latin_abbreviations_1-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\"CV\" is short for \"curriculum vitae,\" which means \"course of life.\"&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A CV is similar to a r\u00e9sum\u00e9, and sometimes the two are used interchangeably.* However, a CV is usually longer and includes more information about a person's education and interests, not only their skills and work experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CVs are more common in the UK, while r\u00e9sum\u00e9s are more common in the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The salary isn't high, but this job experience will look great on my <strong>CV<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>To apply for the position, please send your <strong>CV<\/strong> along with a cover letter by email.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Related article: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/how-are-uk-and-us-communication-styles-different\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>How Are UK and US Communication Styles Different?<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ie\"><\/span><strong>i.e.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\"i.e.\" comes from the Latin \"id est,\" meaning \"that is.\" Use it when you want to explain something you've just mentioned or to say something in a slightly different way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We need a real pro for this job, <strong>i.e.<\/strong>, someone with at least 10 years of experience.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>*\"CV\" and \"r\u00e9sum\u00e9\" are sometimes used interchangeably,<strong> i.e.<\/strong>, either word can be used without changing a sentence's meaning.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use i.e. when speaking, but it's more common in writing. When speaking, people often say \"in other words\" instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Make sure you arrive on time \u2014 <strong>in other words<\/strong>, before 5 o'clock.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"eg\"><\/span><strong>e.g.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\"e.g.\" is also mostly used in written English. It's an abbreviation of \"exempli gratia,\" which means \"for example.\" Use it before giving an example of something you've just mentioned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The band is scheduled to perform in several cities throughout Asia, <strong>e.g.<\/strong>, Tokyo, Seoul and Bangkok.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We accept many kinds of payment, <strong>e.g.<\/strong>, cash, credit card and bank transfer.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ampm\"><\/span><strong>a.m.\/p.m.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever thought about what these abbreviations are short for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\"a.m\" stands for \"ante meridiem,\" while \"p.m.\" stands for \"post meridiem.\" These translate into English as \"before midday\" and \"after midday,\" respectively. Simple, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Our business hours are from 10 <strong>a.m.<\/strong> to 8 <strong>p.m.<\/strong>, Monday through Saturday.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>When it's 12 <strong>p.m.<\/strong> in Osaka, it's 3 <strong>a.m.<\/strong> in London.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PS\"><\/span><strong>PS&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The \"PS\" you sometimes see at the end of a letter or email comes from the Latin phrase \"post scriptum,\" meaning \"written after.\"&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Sincerely, Jun<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PS <\/strong>- Please water my plants while I'm away!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PhD\"><\/span><strong>Ph.D.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/11044643\/latin_abbreviations_2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A woman in a graduate's cap and gown standing in front of a group of graduates\" class=\"wp-image-11084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/11044643\/latin_abbreviations_2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/11044643\/latin_abbreviations_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/11044643\/latin_abbreviations_2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/11044643\/latin_abbreviations_2-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/11044643\/latin_abbreviations_2-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Ph.D.\" is short for \"Philosophiae Doctor,\" or \"Doctor of Philosophy.\" Ph.D.s are very high-level degrees that require many years of study. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This term is commonly used both with and without periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Bruce has a <strong>Ph.D.<\/strong> in physics and biology. He's very intelligent.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>It can also be used as a noun to refer to a person who has this degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Surprisingly, she's a <strong>PhD<\/strong> even though she's so young.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"vs\"><\/span><strong>vs.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This abbreviation is pronounced \"versus\" and is sometimes written the same way. It means \"against,\" and you probably know it very well if you like <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/whats-a-dodger-the-stories-behind-10-sports-team-names\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sports<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/essential-english-vocabulary-for-video-games\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">video games<\/a> or almost any kind of competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The final World Cup 2022 match was Argentina <strong>vs.<\/strong> France.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We're going to watch <em>Alien <\/em><strong><em>vs<\/em><\/strong><em>. Predator<\/em> for our next movie night.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>In legal cases, this abbreviation is shortened to just \"v.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The Roe <strong>v.<\/strong> Wade decision is one of the most famous <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/daily-news\/article\/us-supreme-court-overturns-roe-v-wade\/Ct7ffvYuEey71Zs5kMkPWw\">court cases<\/a> in the US.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"sic\"><\/span><strong>sic<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Latin word \"sic\" translates into English as \"thus.\"&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When quoting someone, \"[<em>sic<\/em>]\" indicates that the person's words are being shown exactly as they were said or written, including errors or things that may seem like errors. This is only used in written English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\"Going by train is faster then [<em><strong>sic<\/strong><\/em>] going by bus.\"<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/then-and-than-whats-the-difference\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\"Then\" and \"Than\": What's the Difference?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ca\"><\/span><strong>ca.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is short for the Latin word \"circa,\" which means \"about\" or \"approximately.\"\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We use this abbreviation when discussing dates far in the past that we aren't exactly sure about. In spoken English, people simply say \"circa.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Experts believe these historical documents were written <strong>ca.<\/strong> 1800.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Latin_is_Everywhere\"><\/span><strong>Latin is Everywhere<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Latin abbreviations in English are more common than many people realize. However, English includes words from many different languages, so perhaps it shouldn't be so surprising!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PS - Do you want to practice using these abbreviations yourself? Book a lesson with an <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/tutors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Engoo tutor<\/a> and give it a try in a private lesson!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Latin has had a big influence on the English language. 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