Latin dictionary · noun
lūx
light (of the sun, stars etc.)
Dictionary forms: lūx, lūcis
Inflection: third declension
Meaning and definitions
- light (of the sun, stars etc.)
- daylight, day, moonlight
- life
- public view
- glory, encouragement
- enlightenment, explanation
Connected roots
- luc-
light
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- translucent
allowing light to pass through partially
Recorded forms
| Form | Grammar |
|---|---|
| lūx | nom. sg. |
| lūcēs | nom. pl. |
| lūcis | gen. sg. |
| lūcum | gen. pl. |
| lūcī | dat. sg. |
| lūcibus | dat. pl. |
| lūcem | acc. sg. |
| lūcēs | acc. pl. |
| lūce | abl. sg. |
| lūcī | abl. sg. |
| lūcibus | abl. pl. |
| lūx | voc. sg. |
| lūcēs | voc. pl. |
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