English word origin

Etymology of ad rem

Borrowed from Latin ad rem (“pertinent, relevant”), from ad (“to”) + rem, accusative of res (“matter”).

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Unnumbered source etymology

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adv

Pertinently; to the purpose.

adj

Pertinent; relevant.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from Latin ad rem (“pertinent, relevant”), from ad (“to”) + rem, accusative of res (“matter”).

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Borrowed-form mentionad remla

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Machine-source provenance

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