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  2. Festina lente - Wikipedia

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    The emblem of the dolphin and anchor which has been used since Roman times to illustrate the adage. This example is the printer's mark of Aldus.. Festina lente (Classical Latin: [fɛsˈtiː.naː ˈlɛn.teː]) or speûde bradéōs (σπεῦδε βραδέως, pronounced [spêu̯.de bra.dé.ɔːs]) is a classical adage and oxymoron meaning "make haste slowly" (sometimes rendered in English as ...

  3. Festina lente (bridge) - Wikipedia

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    Festina lente Bridge in December 2015. Festina lente (Latin for "make haste slowly") is a pedestrian bridge over the Miljacka River in Sarajevo. [1] The bridge is 38 meters long and features an unusual looping in the middle, suggesting slowing down and enjoying the view.

  4. Festina lente (Pärt) - Wikipedia

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    Festina lente (Latin for "make haste slowly") is a 1986 composition by Estonian composer Arvo Pärt. [1] It is scored for string orchestra and harp.It uses layering to explore the musical ideas, by allowing the violas to take the melody, the violins to take it at double the speed and the basses to take the melody at half time.

  5. List of Greek and Latin roots in English/P–Z - Wikipedia

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    The following is an alphabetical list of Greek and Latin roots, stems, and prefixes commonly used in the English language from P to Z. See also the lists from A to G and from H to O . Some of those used in medicine and medical technology are not listed here but instead in the entry for List of medical roots, suffixes and prefixes .

  6. Aldus Manutius - Wikipedia

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    The dolphin-and-anchor symbol is associated with the phrase festina lente, meaning "make haste slowly," indicating quickness combined with firmness in the execution of a great scheme. The symbol and phrase were taken from a Roman coin minted during Emperor Vespasian 's reign that was given to Manutius by Pietro Bembo.

  7. List of Greek and Latin roots in English/C - Wikipedia

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    Root Meaning in English Origin language Etymology (root origin) English examples cac-, kak-[1]bad: Greek: κακός (kakós), κάκιστος (kákistos): cachexia ...

  8. List of Greek and Latin roots in English/A–G - Wikipedia

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    The following is an alphabetical list of Greek and Latin roots, stems, and prefixes commonly used in the English language from A to G. See also the lists from H to O and from P to Z . Some of those used in medicine and medical technology are not listed here but instead in the entry for List of medical roots, suffixes and prefixes .

  9. List of Greek and Latin roots in English - Wikipedia

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    The English language uses many Greek and Latin roots, stems, and prefixes. These roots are listed alphabetically on three pages: Greek and Latin roots from A to G; Greek and Latin roots from H to O; Greek and Latin roots from P to Z. Some of those used in medicine and medical technology are listed in the List of medical roots, suffixes and ...