LATIN DICTIONARYLexicon Latīnum
noun · neuterthird declension

scōmma

scōmma n (genitive scōmmatis)
Classical[ˈskɔm.ma]Ecclesiastical[ˈskɔm.ma]

Meaning

  1. A teasing, taunting expression
  2. A taunt, jeer, scoff

Declension

declension
formsingularplural
nominativescōmmascōmmata
genitivescōmmatisscōmmatum
dativescōmmatīscōmmatibus
accusativescōmmascōmmata
ablativescōmmatescōmmatibus
vocativescōmmascōmmata

scomma, ătis, n., = σκῶμμα,
I. a teasing, taunting expression; a taunt,jeer, scoff, cavil (late Lat. for convicium, maledictum), Macr. S. 7, 3.

Origins

From Ancient Greek σκῶμμα (skômma).

Descendants
  • Italianscomma

Quick answers

What does scōmma mean in Latin?
scōmma, a noun, means “A teasing, taunting expression; A taunt, jeer, scoff”.
What is the genitive of scōmma?
The genitive singular is scōmmatis. scōmma is neuter, third declension.
How do you pronounce scōmma?
In classical Latin, [ˈskɔm.ma]; in ecclesiastical (church) Latin, [ˈskɔm.ma].