quanam

Latin

Pronunciation

• (Classical Latin) IPA^(key): [ˈkʷaː.nãː]
• (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): [ˈkʷaː.nam]

Etymology 1

Adverb

quānam (not comparable)

1. (The addition of quotations indicative of this usage is being sought:) in what way?

Related terms

• quisnam
• quonam

Etymology 2

Pronoun

quānam

1. feminine ablative singular of quisnam
   • 45 BCE, Cicero, Academica 1.13:

     "Quanam" inquam "de re"?

     I say, "About what (thing)?"