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scitus.

decree;

6 characters2 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

adj[ˈskiː.tʊs]Classical-Latin[ˈʃiː.tus]
  1. showing knowledge, knowing, wise, shrewd, experienced, skilful

    adjective · declension-1 · declension-2
  2. fit, suitable, proper, sensible

    adjective · declension-1 · declension-2
  3. beautiful, elegant, fine, attractive

    adjective · declension-1 · declension-2 · figuratively
Where this word comes from

Perfect passive participle of scīscō (“to inquire; approve, appoint; learn”)

noun[ˈskiː.tʊs]Classical-Latin[ˈʃiː.tus][ˈskiː.tuːs]Classical-Latin[ˈʃiː.tus]
  1. statute; ordinance; decree; edict (a law passed by a governing body)

    declension-4
Where this word comes from

From scīscō + -tus (forming action nouns).

verb[ˈskiː.tʊs]Classical-Latin[ˈʃiː.tus]
  1. learnt; ascertained; known; having been ascertained

    declension-1 · declension-2 · form-of · participle · passive · perfect
Where this word comes from

Perfect passive participle of sciō (“to know”).

verb[ˈskiː.tʊs]Classical-Latin[ˈʃiː.tus]
  1. searched, questioned, inquired, having been searched

    declension-1 · declension-2 · form-of · participle · passive · perfect
  2. approved, appointed, enacted, decreed, having been appointed

    declension-1 · declension-2 · form-of · participle · passive · perfect
Where this word comes from

Perfect passive participle of scīscō (“to inquire; approve, appoint; learn”)

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