ambitiose Latin · revision 33431

+ {{infobox|confidence=established|formation=derivation|attested=81–43 BC, Cicero|origins=la ambiō}}

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+ ==Forms==

+ '''ambitiōsē''' (comparative ambitiōsius, superlative ambitiōsissimē)^(OLD 2012)^(Conte 2010)

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+ ==Etymology==

+ It is [[af|la|ambitiōsus|-ē|t1=eager for favour, ambitious]].^(OLD 2012)^(Wiktionary) The adjective comes from [[m|la|ambitiō|t=canvassing, ambition]], from [[m|la|ambiō|t=to go round; to solicit]], a compound of [[m|la|ambi-]] and [[m|la|eō#1|t=to go]].^(Wiktionary)^(de Vaan 2008)

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+ ==Earliest recorded meaning==

+ The earliest quotation in the OLD is from a letter of Cicero, who writes that one cannot deal at the same time ambitiously about a triumph and freely about the state: ''et dē triumphō ambitiōsē et dē rē pūblicā līberē''.^(OLD 2012)

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+ ==Semantic evolution==

+ In Cicero's letters it means seeking favour or showing too much regard for others, as when he is asked to correct a speech without polite scruples, ''nē ambitiōsē''.^(Conte 2010)^(Georges 1913) Livy uses it of canvassing for the kingship and of favour-seeking conduct,^(OLD 2012)^(Conte 2010) and Tacitus of friendships cultivated for advantage.^(OLD 2012)^(Conte 2010) In Petronius and Quintilian it means importunately, earnestly,^(OLD 2012) and in Martial, Quintilian and Tacitus “with a view to show, ostentatiously”.^(OLD 2012)^(Conte 2010) Ammianus uses it of someone dressed with display.^(Georges 1913) In Britain it is found in Gerald of Wales in the sense “ingratiatingly”.^(DMLBS)

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+ ==Timeline==

+ * 81–43 BC – Cicero uses it in his letters.^(OLD 2012)^(Conte 2010)^(Köbler 2010)

+ * 59 BC–17 AD – Livy uses it of canvassing for the kingship.^(OLD 2012)^(Köbler 2010)

+ * before 66 AD – Petronius has the superlative in the sense “earnestly”.^(OLD 2012)^(Köbler 2010)

+ * 98–115 AD – Tacitus uses it of friendships cultivated for gain.^(OLD 2012)^(Köbler 2010)

+ * c. 390 AD – Ammianus uses it of showy dress.^(Georges 1913)^(Köbler 2010)

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+ ==Meanings==

+ ===Adverb===

+ # With a desire to win [[m|en|favour]], [[m|en|ingratiatingly]], compliantly; by canvassing.^(OLD 2012)^(Conte 2010)

+ # [[m|en|importunately|alt=Importunately]], earnestly.^(OLD 2012)^(Conte 2010)

+ # With a desire for advancement or glory, [[m|en|ambitiously]], presumptuously.^(OLD 2012)^(Georges 1913)

+ # For show, [[m|en|ostentatiously]].^(OLD 2012)^(Georges 1913)

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+ ==Related words==

+ * [[ambitiōsus]]

+ * [[ambitiō]]

+ * [[ambiō]]

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+ ==References==

+ {{reflist}}