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{{g}}{{pe}}“[[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.
{{pe}}“[[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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“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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