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tamquam

Pronouncedtamquam

/ˈtæm.kwæm/

A Latin word meaning 'as' or 'just as,' often used in formal or legal English phrases. It is not a common English word that you would use in everyday speaking or writing.

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Irregular

This is a Latin word, not a standard English word. The 'qu' combination here represents /kw/ as expected, but the word follows Latin phonetics rather than English phonics rules.

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