quam

See also quặm, and QAM

Latin

Pronunciation

• IPA: [kwam]

Adverb

quam

1. how, to what degree
2. (emphatic) how
3. (used before superlative) as ... as possible

   Ea vēnit quam celerrime.

   She came here as soon as possible.

Derived terms

• quandō
• quantus

Descendants

• Portuguese quão
• Romanian: ca
• Spanish: cuan

Conjunction

quam

1. how
2. (used after magis) (more ... ) than

   Prudēns magis quam loquāx

   More prudent than talkative.

3. (used after comparative) than

   Is vīdit paucōs servitōs fidēliōres quam eum.

   He has seen few servants more loyal than this slave.

Adjective

quam

1. accusative feminine singular of qui

Pronoun

quam

1. accusative feminine singular of qui