Vicipaedia:A est B/en

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Use "A est B"

It is recommended that articles begin: [LEMMA] est [DEFINIENS], e. g. Roma est caput Italiae.

Reason

There are a number of ancient models for this word order in definitions. This pattern also provides the clarity needed in an encyclopaedia.

Avoid "A B est"

It is discouraged to begin articles: [LEMMA] [DEFINIENS] est , e. g. Roma caput Italiae est.

Reason

This pattern often creates ambiguity, which can make reading difficult especially for those who are only just learning Latin.

See also

• Disputatio Vicipaediae:A est B
• Disputatio_Usoris:IacobusAmor#A B est / A est B
• Vicipaedia:Praefatio