Latin in Layman’s - A Rhetoric Revolution
Episodes
Etymologizing he Latin verb "fero, ferre, tuli, latum" | A highly versatile and irregular verb that means "to bear" or "to carry"
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Etymologizing Everything about Greek's "plasia/plassein" | "To shape, form, grow"
06 Apr 2024
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Etymologizing Greek's prefix "EPI-" | "Upon, above, after, over"
05 Apr 2024
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Echo and Narcissus | It's love, not vanity, that sustains us through the trials of life
05 Apr 2024
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Etymologizing the culinary world and all things related to Gastronomy
01 Apr 2024
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Romulus and Remus - The heirs to both the mortal and divine | Etiologically explained
03 Mar 2024
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Bedtime Stories and Myths | Icarus and Daedalus
26 Jan 2024
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Taking a few Latin words and etymologizing them in a sultry tone (ASMR-like)
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Words Derived from "Phylax": A Journey into Guardianship
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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Cunning Odysseus | The conclusion to a ten-year war
20 Jan 2024
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With a New Year comes a new Q&A
06 Jan 2024
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It’s either one day, or it’s day one
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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A random episode etymologizing a list of random English words!
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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The Myth of Circe - On redemption and growth, even in the most enigmatic and formidable people
19 Dec 2023
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Evaluating Psyche's "Hubris" - Was it Hubris or was it human endeavor that rewarded her to dance amongst the cosmos!
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's explicit (this time around) because I say the word "ass" in it. Quite a Ramble-Bamble if I do say so myself. My links: My patreo...
The Greek root "OSMO-" | Etymologized!
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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The myth of Eros and Psyche - A reading of my own writings and discussion thereafter on the many aspects embedded within the story of unparalleled love
15 Dec 2023
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The Myth of Orpheus and Eurydice - On love and the profound nature it has on us
10 Dec 2023
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The Myth and Moral Implications of Theseus and the Minotaur - Applied both classically and within modernity
09 Dec 2023
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Case Usage in Latin - Isolating a single word and translating in order to understand why we have cases and how it changes the structure of a singular noun in ten different ways
07 Dec 2023
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Discussing the etymology, history, and definitions of - Dislocation, subluxation, and some medical terms associated with bodily injuries
03 Dec 2023
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Latin Grammar Mini-Series | Lesson 21 - The Perfect Passive System
03 Dec 2023
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Ramblin', touching on random thoughts, and diving into my Podcast "Wrapped"
02 Dec 2023
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Latin Grammar Mini-Series | Lesson 19: Perfect Passive Verbs
30 Nov 2023
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Latin Grammar Mini-Series | Lesson 19 - The Fourth Declension
22 Nov 2023
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Latin Grammar Mini-Series | Lesson 18 - The Present Passive System
22 Nov 2023
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Part Three of the Ramble-Bambles | Addressing questions from Instagram followers
18 Nov 2023
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Part Two of the Ramble-Bambles | Addressing questions asked from Instagram followers
18 Nov 2023
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Part One of the Ramble-Bambles | Answering questions from Instagram followers
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Etymologizing the Greek root "hyper-" (ὑπέρ) = "over," "above," "beyond," or "excessive"
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Latin with Modernity | Legal Terminology - Translated and explained
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Latin Grammar Mini-Series | Lesson 17 - Relative Pronouns and Clauses
11 Nov 2023
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Part Two of a HIGHLY Requested Q&A/Ramble-Bamble Episode
09 Nov 2023
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Part One of a HIGHLY Requested Q&A/Ramble-Bamble Episode
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Addressing a list of (24) Latin words, their meanings, and a few English derivatives associated with each
24 Oct 2023
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Etymologizing Latin's irregular verb - "fero, ferre" | suffer, proliferate, transfer, Lucifer, and more!
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Transfer: Definition: To move or convey from one place, person, or thing to another. Etymology: From the Latin "transferre," which combines ...
Latin Grammar Mini-Series | Lesson 16 - Third-Declension Adjectives
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Latin Grammar Mini-Series | Lesson 13 - Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Email: [email protected] There are four important rules to remember in this chapter: (1) reflexives reflect the subject; (2) reflexive fo...
Discussing a gamut of words derived from the Greek suffixes - "-EMIA" (ἐμός) and "-LYSIS" (λύσις)
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Emails: [email protected] [email protected] Anemia: Etymology: Greek "an-" (without) + "-haima" (blood) Origin...
Latin Grammar Mini-Series | Lesson 12 - The Perfect Tense
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are three important rules to remember: (1) The perfect tense represents action completed in the past; (2) Latin perfect tense forms are of...
Latin Grammar Mini-Series | Lesson 11 - Pronouns
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“Personal” in grammar means “relating to person,” that is, first, second, or third person. In English, those persons are represented by pronou...
Mr. Brown's Science Terms, Etymologized! (Unus ex pluribus venire!)
26 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Acceleration – the change in velocity over time Acceleration: The term "acceleration" comes from the Latin word "acceleratio," w...
Etymologizing Astronomic terms and disciplines associated along with their scientific and etymological definitions
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Physics: Scientific Definition: The study of matter, energy, and the fundamental forces that govern their interactions. Etymology: From Greek "ph...
Etymologizing "Bro-Science," while entertaining Exercise, Physiology and Kinesiology NOMENclature
19 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anatomy: Scientific Definition: The study of the structure and organization of living organisms. Etymology: From Greek "anatome" (ana - up, ...
Extrapolating Latin and Greek roots in our modern vernacular
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
1) Facio, Facere, Feci, Factum 2) Opus, Operis 3) Ops, Opis 4) Ergon 5) Labor
Mathematics in Language - From Euclidean to Fractals to Calculus
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
1. Abelian Group: Actual Definition: An Abelian group, named after Niels Henrik Abel, is a group in which the binary operation is commutative, meaning...
Latin Grammar Mini-Series | Lesson 10 - Third-io and Fourth Conjugation Verbs
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are three important rules to remember: (1) the// thematic vowel in fourth conjugation is -i-; (2) the future tense sign in fourth conjugation ...
All about the Gastrointestinal System - Understanding and etymologizing conditions, pathologies, diseases, and afflictions associated with
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Acid reflux; Backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus; Refluxus = a flowing back; Latin Appendicitis; Inflammation of the appendix; Appendix = a...
Understanding and etymologizing the bones of the face and head
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Frontal bone (Latin: os frontale) - This is the bone that forms the forehead and the roof of the orbits. The word "frontal" comes from the L...
Latin Grammar Mini-Series | Lesson 9 - Understanding Demonstrative Pronouns and what they really are?
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Demonstrative pronouns, like English words “this” and “that,” point at something. They’re often used as adjectives, as in, “this book” o...
Latin Grammar Mini-Series | Lesson 8 - Understanding the Third Conjugation and all of it's dumb irregularities
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here are two important rules for you to remember: (1) the thematic vowel in third conjugation is a short vowel; it appears as -i- or -u- in the pr...
Discussing the scientific names of specific muscles in the human body, the etymology and Latin embedded within each, their origins and insertions, and their anatomical functions
08 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Abductor pollicis brevis; Latin for "short abductor of the thumb", Lateral surface of the radius, Base of the proximal phalanx of the thum...
(A shorter) Q&A - Addressing questions regarding Glyphosate, optimized health, my tattoos, and our state of the world (financially)
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Questions Addressed: What is glyphosate? stepsonsteps What is the best diet in order to optimize your health? I know you seem to still be on your...
Latin Grammar Mini-Series | Lesson 7 - Understanding and "fleshing-out" the Third Declension in Latin
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Third declension is Latin’s “catch-all” category for nouns. Into it have been put all nouns whose bases end with consonants -- yep, any consonan...
Latin Grammar Mini-Series | Lesson 6 - Sum ("I am") and Possum ("I am able") in the Present, Imperfect, Future
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
First Person Sum: “I am” Sumus: “We are” Second Person Es: “You (s) are” Estis: “Y’all are/You (p) are/ You all are” Third Person ...
Discussing interesting words (that you see everyday) and discussing their linguistic history, etymology, and actual definitions
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Avocado. The word avocado comes from the Nahuatl word ahuacatl, which means "testicle." This is because the avocado fruit is shaped like a t...
Latin Grammar Mini-Series | Lesson 5 - Understanding the Imperfect & Future Tense in the First and Second Conjugations
01 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are three important rules to remember: (1) the tense sign for the future tense is -bi- meaning “will”; (2) the tense sign for the imperf...
Q&A Episode - Addressing questions regarding podcasting, favorite books, dealing with autoimmune flare-ups, greatest fears, and social media's dichotomy
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Be sure to check out my brother's awesome Sci-Fi fiction novel! Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ryo-Broken-World-Cycle/dp/B0B4BSMV3F Ryo in the Br...
Latin Grammar Mini-Series | Lesson 4.2 - Understanding the verb "to be" in Latin and the expectations of an intransitive vs. transitive verb
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Like many verbs that are very commonly used, the verb “to be” in Latin is irregular. Its forms are: The infinitive is esse which translates as...
Hurtful Words - Having important awareness of the origin of certain words
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It is important to be aware of the etymological origins of these words. The roots of many hurtful words are in violence, anger, and contempt. This sug...
Etymology of a cyclist
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Barnstormer A cyclist who travels from town to town competing in races From the 19th century term "barnstorming", which referred to travelin...
Dear Middle School Me & You & Everyone Else - A rant plus a letter
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dear Middle School Me, I know things are tough right now. You're feeling lost, alone, and like you don't belong. You're struggling with yo...
The Wrath of Achilles towards Cygnus, the son of Poseidon - The Etiology of a Swan
10 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The myth of Cygnus and Achilles is a story of war, violence, and revenge. It is also a story of love, loss, and redemption. The moral and ethical impl...
Atalanta, Mulan, Confidence, and Gumption - Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the ability to act in spite of it
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Story of Atalanta Atalanta was a young woman who was renowned for her speed and skill in hunting. She was so fast that she could outrun any man, a...
Etymologizing 21 common words utilized in today's world - From acrobat to cynicism to melancholy to music
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
acrobat From the word akri (άκρη — “tip” or “edge”) and the verb vaino (βαίνω — “to walk”), an acrobat is someone who walks o...
Echo and Narcissus - Then and Now
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The myth of Echo and Narcissus is a classic tale of love, obsession, and self-absorption. In the story, Echo is a nymph who is cursed by the goddess H...
The Myth and Moral Implications of Theseus and the Minotaur - Applied both classically and within modernity
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Story of Theseus and the Minotaur The story of Theseus and the Minotaur is one of the most famous myths in Greek mythology. It tells the tale of a...
The Myth of Icarus and Daedalus - Moral implications, etiological significance, and a rant on faith, love, and remembering to thank one's self
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Be warned, the latter half of this episode gets a bit controversial as I discuss faith, love, and thanking yourself when we forget to. I cuss once. I ...
From Anxiety to Paranoia to Substance Abuse - Discussion of mental disorders/diseases and their etymology and history
03 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety disorders: These disorders are characterized by excessive fear, worry, and anxiety. They can interfere with a person's daily life and c...
Deriving words from the Latin "dīcō, dīcere, dīxī, dictum" - "I say, to say, I said, having been said"
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Discussing all the Neurohormones with both their actual functions and etymological definitions
27 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Noradrenaline (norepinephrine) is a neurotransmitter and hormone that plays a role in the body's "fight or flight" response. Acetylcholine is a neur...
Anonymity - Discussing "nomen" and all words related, derived, and associated with
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anonymity - the state of being anonymous or unknown. It comes from the Greek word "anonymos" which means "without a name". Pseud...
200th Episode Q&A: From the roles of genetics to addiction to bullying to hormones and all things in-between!
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Questions Addressed: How does the body regulate its internal clock, and what happens when that clock is disrupted? mrconnerlysleftear Do you bel...
Comparing and contrasting the derived Greek prefixes "hyper-" and "hypo-"
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Words derived from "hyper-" Hyperactive – "hyper-" comes from the Greek "huper," meaning "over, beyond." &...
Etymology and Understanding "Pathos": A Greek word meaning "suffering" or "experience"
20 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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Anesthesia and deriving words from the Greek Root "aisthēsis"
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
1. Anesthesia (noun): a loss of sensation or awareness, brought on by the administration of drugs or other agents. Etymological definition: derived fr...
Once upon a time... Pandora, the "all-gifted"
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Once upon a time, there was a woman named Pandora. Pandora was the first woman ever created and she was made by the Greek gods, who gave her many ski...
Discussing and etymologizing the Hormones released by the Hypothalamus
29 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The term hypothalamus originates from the Greek words "hypo" and "thalamus," which mean "below" and "chamber,"...
Etymologizing terms associated with bodybuilding, hypertrophy, physiology, and kinesiology (No bro science here, bub!)
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hypertrophy: Hypertrophy is the enlargement of an organ or tissue due to an increase in the size of its component cells. It generally occurs when the ...
Sisyphus - Accepting the sufferings of life
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The etymological significance of the Myth of Sisyphus is also important. The name Sisyphus itself is derived from the Greek word sisyphein, which tran...
Discussing eating disorders as well as their etymological derivations and meanings associated with
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eating Disorders: 1. Anorexia Nervosa: An eating disorder characterized by extreme and dangerous weight loss through voluntary starvation. It is mainl...
Discussing my issues with inflammation and the nuances of the prefix "in-/im-/il-"
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The word “inflammation” is derived from the Latin verb “inflammare”, which means “to set on fire”. This provides insight into the actual...
From Cranium to Phalanges - Discussing the skeletal system through Etymology
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
1. Cranium: The skull, or the bone that houses and protects the brain. Etymologically, the word “cranium” comes from the Latin “cranium”, mean...
The Musculature of the Body, broken down through Latin
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
1. Abdominis rectus – Latin for “straight abdomen”; a flat, broad muscle in the front of the abdomen, which, when contracted, flexes the trunk f...
Just some Legal Nomenclature glossed and Etymologized
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
1. Adjudication: Adjudication is the legal process of resolving disputes and determining rights and obligations of the parties. The term comes from th...
Etymologizing the longest words in the English Dictionary
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
1.Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis - The lungs disease caused by inhaling very fine ash and sand dust, etymologically derived from the Gr...
Etymologizing the most interesting words to add to YOUR vocabulary today!
25 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anachronism: An anachronism is something (or someone) that is out of place in terms of time or chronology. This is most common with old-fashioned item...
Just do it. (Shia LaBeouf it!)
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday, you said today. Just do it! It’s never too late, you are your own limiting factor. Remember that this is your video game, and it’s up t...
Etymologizing (some) things about "Love"
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Love: A strong feeling of affection, tenderness, and attachment to another person or thing. Etymology: From Middle English luf, from Old English luf...
Deriving the Latin words: "sentio", "video", "scio"
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sentio (Latin): 1. Sentience (n.): The ability to perceive and feel things; the capacity to experience sensations. Etymologically, it comes from the L...
Q&A - Etymology of Syntax, how to hack your sleep, recommended types of therapy, how to navigate this world full of anger as a middle/high school kid, et cetera.
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lot's of amazing questions addressed here as well as an etymologized word! Stay tuned, syntax is found below in the show notes, but you have to listen...
Second Q&A with Liam - Latin in Layman's
07 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another amazing set of questions asked for today's Q&A! Here's a list of the questions asked on today's podcast: 1. What is the origin of th...
First Q&A with Liam - Latin in Layman's
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join me in this episode where I go over a gamut of questions I've saved over time. Because of my small audience, I have had these questions trickled t...
More assimilated "con-/col-/com-/co-" words and ringing in the New Year (contemplating on the contemporary)
01 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Conspiracy literally "to breathe together," from assimilated form of com "with, together" (see con-) + spirare "to breathe" (see spirit (n.)), perha...
Understanding where "affix", "prefix", and "suffix"
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
fix; fix + ture; cruci + fix; af + fix; pre + fix; trans + fix; suf + fix;
Deriving the Greek Root "SYN-/SYM-"
17 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Too lazy to do show notes today... You just gotta listen! ;)
Hormones and other processes/aspects of the body with the prefix "Endo-"
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
endocrine (adj.) "secreting internally," endo- + Latinized form of Greek krinein "to separate, distinguish". certain (adj.) c. 1300, "determined, fixe...
On Vulnerability, Love, and what "heaven on earth" is?
03 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Having issues with podcasting, because the episodes are not being recorded in their entirety. I appreciate all the love and support. It cuts off at 18...
Etymologizing Harry Potter Spells and the Wizardry World!
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
'Expecto Patronum ' Expecto Patronum, the spell that conjured up Harry’s magnificent stag Patronus, roughly translates into ‘I expect (or ...
Discussing a TON of Pathologies as well as Medical terms you should know!
20 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Arthritis - "inflammation of a joint," " from arthritis, fem. of arthrites (adj.) "pertaining to joints" (Greek nosos is a fem. noun), from arthron ...