celeriter vs properanter
Latin word comparison
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| celeriter | properanter |
|---|---|
kyeh-LEH-ree-ter adverb | proh-PAIR-an-ter adverb |
| quickly; rapidly | hastily, in a hurry |
How they differ
Properanter differs from celeriter because it implies haste and a rushed manner, sometimes with the suggestion of carelessness. Celeriter can simply mean fast, without any negative hint.
When to use each
When to use celeriter: Use celeriter when you only mean that something was done fast.
When to use properanter: Use properanter when you want to show that someone was hurrying or doing something in a rushed way.
Side-by-side examples
- Servus celeriter portas aperuit.
(The slave opened the doors quickly.) - Servus properanter portas aperuit.
(The slave opened the doors hastily.)
Register & nuance: Properanter is somewhat more marked and is less neutral than celeriter, often suggesting urgency.