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  2. List of classical abbreviations - Wikipedia

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    The following list contains a selection from the Latin abbreviations that occur in the writings and inscriptions of the Romans. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] A few other non-classical Latin abbreviations are added. Contents:

  3. Wikipedia:Naming conventions (ancient Romans) - Wikipedia

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    Although abbreviations of praenomina (first names) should not be used in article titles or the bold lead, they may be useful for concision in tables (for example, list of Roman consuls is introduced with a key to abbreviations) or for sidebars and navigational templates. Abbreviations for common praenomina are standardized (for a list, see ...

  4. Roman naming conventions - Wikipedia

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    By contrast, in imperial times the cognomen became the principal distinguishing element of the Roman name, and although praenomina never completely vanished, the essential elements of the Roman name from the second century onward were the nomen and cognomen. [2] Naming conventions for women also varied from the classical concept of the tria ...

  5. Scribal abbreviation - Wikipedia

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    Scribal abbreviation "iħm xp̄m ⁊ dm̄" for "ihesum christum et deum" in a manuscript of the Epistle to the Galatians. Scribal abbreviations, or sigla (singular: siglum), are abbreviations used by ancient and medieval scribes writing in various languages, including Latin, Greek, Old English and Old Norse.

  6. List of Latin abbreviations - Wikipedia

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    Lesser-common Latin abbreviations and usages abbreviation or word Latin translation usage and notes AB Artium Baccalaureus "Bachelor of Arts" An undergraduate bachelor's degree awarded for either a course or a program in the liberal arts or the sciences, or both. a.C.n. ante Christum natum "before Christ"

  7. Abbreviations for classical authors and texts - Wikipedia

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    Both for Greek and for Latin texts, in both the systems referred to above, abbreviations are conventionally based on the Latin name of the author and title of the work. For instance, Aristophanes' Frogs is abbreviated "Ra." or "Ran." (from Ranae) and Horace's Odes are abbreviated "Carm." (from Carmina). This is due to the former status of Latin ...

  8. 80 Acronym Examples You Should Know - AOL

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    An abbreviation for “postoperative” ROM. Range of motion. SARS. Severe acute respiratory syndrome. STAT. An abbreviation for “statim,” which is Latin for “immediately” UTI. Urinary ...

  9. List of ecclesiastical abbreviations - Wikipedia

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    This class includes also the abbreviations for the names of most sees. The full Latin titles of all existing (Latin) dioceses may be seen in the Roman annual, "Gerarchia Cattolica", a complete list of the Latin names of all known dioceses (extant or extinct) is found in the large folio work of the Comte de Mas Latrie, "Trésor de chronologie, d ...