Vertico
Definition
Vertico is a Latin verb meaning "to turn around" or "to spin." It can also be used metaphorically to describe changing direction or shifting focus.
Related terms
Metaphorically: This term refers to using words or phrases figuratively rather than literally. When we say vertico can be used metaphorically, it means it can represent something beyond its literal meaning.
Direction: In this context, direction refers to the path or course that someone or something takes. Vertico implies a shift in direction.
Change: Vertico is often associated with change because it signifies turning around or shifting focus.
"Vertico" appears in:
Study guides (1)
AP Latin - 7.3 Caesar, Gallic War, Book 5, Chapters 44-46
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