Aer

Latin-English

ā|ēr, -ĕris. (ˈa.er) masc.

1. Air; one of the five elements.

[Greek ἀήρ aēr. || The Anglicized form aer only exists in combination (e.g. aerate). The Gallicized form air bears the same meaning.]

Irregular forms

• Accusative: aëra, after Greek ἀέρα.

Adjective constructions

Ciceronian

• crassus aër thick air
• concretus aër condensed air

Noun constructions

Ciceronian

• aër et ignis
• aër, ignis, aqua, terra air, fire, water, earth

Preposition constructions

Ciceronian

• ex aëre, in aëre

Verb constructions

Ciceronian

• aër oritur air arises (e.g. ex aqua, ex aethere)
• aëra pellere beat back air
• aër cedit air gives way
• aër manat air flows