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    Quæ (en. What)

    /kweɪ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Conjunction that establishes a relationship between two ideas.
    The phrase 'the idea quæ presented to me' highlights the relationship between the idea and its presentation.
    La frase 'la idea quæ me presentó' resalta la relación entre la idea y su presentación.
    Used in more formal or literary contexts.
    The author used 'quæ' in his poem to give it an archaic touch.
    El autor usó 'quæ' en su poema para darle un toque arcaico.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'quæ', the feminine form of 'qui', meaning 'who' or 'that'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    quæ est veritas
    What is the truth?
    quæ est veritas
    quæ sumus
    Who are we?
    quæ sumus
    quæ hors
    At what time?
    quæ hors

    Related Words

    that
    Conjunction that introduces subordinate clauses.
    que
    which
    Used to gather information about one of several options.
    cual

    Slang Meanings

    Expression in a philosophical context.
    In debates, 'quæ' is said to refer to existential questions.
    En debates se dice 'quæ' para referirse a preguntas existenciales.
    Use in academic environments.
    Philosophy students sometimes joke with 'quæ' when referring to the nature of knowledge.
    Los estudiantes de filosofía a veces bromean con 'quæ' al referirse a la naturaleza del conocimiento.