: Re: Is it good style to use Latin phrases in English scientific literature? I don't know how much and deep actual school kids in the US get in touch with Latin. In Europe you can choose it in

@Gloria285

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The fifth of George Orwells Five Rules is:

Never use a foreign phrase, a scientific word or a jargon word if you
can think of an everyday English equivalent.

Use of Latin (or French or German or any 'foreign phrase') can appear an affectation unless there is a strong justification.

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