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[[Quod erat demonstrandum]]. A jolly good {{tag|Latin}} expression, meaning “the very thing that you were trying to prove”; to be used when you are trying to show off, seem articulate or be witty. But steer clear of it if you are trying to inform, because, [[Q.E.D.]], those without a classical education won’t understand it and | “[[Quod erat demonstrandum]]”. A jolly good {{tag|Latin}} expression, meaning “the very thing that you were trying to prove”; to be used when you are trying to show off, seem articulate or be witty. But steer clear of it if you are trying to inform, because, [[Q.E.D.]], those without a classical education won’t understand it and may grow restive. | ||
Also, my [[secret Latin advisor]] tells me, “demonstrandum” is a [[gerundive]]. Which is nice. | Also, my [[secret Latin advisor]] tells me, “demonstrandum” is a [[gerundive]]. Which is nice. | ||
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Revision as of 15:31, 21 October 2016
“Quod erat demonstrandum”. A jolly good Latin expression, meaning “the very thing that you were trying to prove”; to be used when you are trying to show off, seem articulate or be witty. But steer clear of it if you are trying to inform, because, Q.E.D., those without a classical education won’t understand it and may grow restive.
Also, my secret Latin advisor tells me, “demonstrandum” is a gerundive. Which is nice.
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