“diem”

The following 6 entries include the term diem.

carpe diem

verb

: to enjoy the pleasures of the moment without concern for the future : make the most of the present used in the imperative or infinitive

carpe diem

noun

: the enjoyment of the pleasures of the moment without concern for the future

per diem

adverb

: by the day : for each day

per diem

adjective

: based on use or service by the day : daily

per diem

noun

: a daily allowance

de die in diem

: from day to day


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