"fortasse" meaning in Latin

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Adverb

IPA: /forˈtas.se/ [Classical], [fɔrˈt̪äs̠ːɛ] [Classical], /forˈtas.se/ (note: modern Italianate Ecclesiastical), [forˈt̪äsːe] (note: modern Italianate Ecclesiastical)
Etymology: Likely a contraction of fortūna esse. Etymology templates: {{m|la|fortūna}} fortūna, {{m|la|esse}} esse Head templates: {{la-adv|fortasse|-}} fortasse (not comparable)
  1. perhaps, possibly, maybe Tags: not-comparable Synonyms (perhaps): forsit, forsitan, fortassis, forte Related terms: fors, forsan, forsit, forsitan, fortassis, forte, fortuītō, fortuītus, fortūna
    Sense id: en-fortasse-la-adv-jGNixYaI

Download JSON data for fortasse meaning in Latin (1.3kB)

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      "note": "modern Italianate Ecclesiastical"
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      "note": "modern Italianate Ecclesiastical"
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