oratio

Latin

noun
Definitions
  • speech, discourse, language
  • the power of speech
  • manner or style of speaking
  • oration, public speech
  • eloquence
  • sentence or clause expressing a complete sense
  • imperial message
  • prayer or address to a deity

Etymology

Affix from Latin ōrō (plead, pray, beg, speak as an orator, entreat).

Origin

Latin

ōrō

Gloss

plead, pray, beg, speak as an orator, entreat

Concept
Semantic Field

Religion and belief

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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