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dilectum

Dictionary entries

  • dilectus, dilectus:

    Masculine · Noun · 4th declension

    Frequency:
    Frequent
    Dictionary:
    Oxford Latin Dictionary (OLD)
    Field:
    Military

    levy/draft/conscription; enlistment, recruiting, mustering; levy/men enrolled;; selection/choosing; choice (between possibilities), discrimination/distinction;

    Entry →
    acc. sg.
    gen. pl.
  • diligo, diligere, dilexi, dilectus:

    Verb · 3rd conjugation · Transitive

    Frequency:
    Frequent
    Dictionary:
    Oxford Latin Dictionary (OLD)

    love, hold dear; value/esteem/favor; have special regard for; (milder than amo);

    Entry →
    acc. sg. perf. pass. part.
    acc. sg. perf. pass. part.
    acc. sg.
    nom. sg. perf. pass. part.
    voc. sg. perf. pass. part.
  • dilectus, dilecta -um, dilectior -or -us, dilectissimus -a -um:

    Adjective · 1st declension

    Frequency:
    Common
    Dictionary:
    Oxford Latin Dictionary (OLD)

    beloved, dear; loved (L+S);

    Entry →
    acc. sg. (m.)
    acc. sg. (n.)
    nom. sg. (n.)
    voc. sg. (n.)
  • dilectus, dilecti:

    Masculine · Noun · 2nd declension

    Frequency:
    Very Rare
    Dictionary:
    Lewis & Short

    favorite; pet;

    Entry →
    acc. sg.
    gen. pl.

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