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sensu lato

sensu lato is the alternative form of lato sensu.

Meaning of lato sensu

Phrase

lato sensu

  1. In the broad sense; broadly.
    Antonyms:
    stricto sensu

Questions about sensu lato

What is sensu lato the alternative form of?
Sensu lato is the alternative form of lato sensu.

Words near sensu lato in the dictionary

  1. sensory receptor
  2. sensory receptors
  3. sensory root
  4. sensory roots
  5. sensu
  6. sensu lato
  7. sensu latu
  8. sensu strictissimo
  9. sensu stricto
  10. sensu strictu
  11. sensual

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