Velius
Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word Velius. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word Velius, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say Velius in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word Velius you have here. The definition of the word Velius will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofVelius, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Latin
Etymology
(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)
Pronunciation
- (Classical Latin) IPA(key): /ˈu̯eː.li.us/,
- (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): /ˈve.li.us/,
Proper noun
Vēlius m sg (genitive Vēliī or Vēlī); second declension
- a Roman nomen gentile, gens or "family name" famously held by:
- Velius Longus, a Roman grammarian
Declension
Second-declension noun, singular only.
| singular | |
|---|---|
| nominative | Vēlius |
| genitive | Vēliī Vēlī1 |
| dative | Vēliō |
| accusative | Vēlium |
| ablative | Vēliō |
| vocative | Vēlī |
1Found in older Latin (until the Augustan Age).
Derived terms
References
- Velius in Gaffiot, Félix (1934) Dictionnaire illustré latin-français, Hachette.