plus
[ˈpɫuːs]
The Latin word plus means "and also", "in addition" or "besides (which)".
Meaning: And also, in addition, besides (which). (conj)
Which one should you use?
While plus means "and also" or "in addition", the word amplius can be used to express the sense of "further" or "more".
Did you know?
- In legal Latin, plus is often used in the phrase plus ultra, meaning 'further beyond', which became the national motto of Spain.
- Plus shares a common root with the Ancient Greek word πολύς, meaning 'many', which is where English gets the prefix 'poly-'.
- The Latin word plus actually shares the same ancient roots as the English word 'full', as both trace back to an idea of being 'plentiful' or 'full' of things.
Examples in context
- Signum '+' significat "plus".The sign '+' means "plus."This sentence shows how the mathematical sign '+' is used to represent plus.Tatoeba #7061092 by alexmarcelo, translation #13465621 by rul
- Amplius legere studereque voloI want to read and study more
- Magis placetI like it more
- Supra centum librosOver a hundred books
Example conversation
Claudia and Marcus are discussing a book.
- ClaudiaLiber iste longus est.This book is long.
- MarcusIta, et praeterea difficilis est.Yes, and also it is difficult.
- ClaudiaVisne eum legere, Marce?Do you want to read it, Marcus?
- MarcusNon volo, praeterea tempus non habeo.I don't want to, besides, I have no time.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry plus, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries plus, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
