Latin and Greek

Latin and Greek are ancient languages that have greatly influenced many modern languages, especially English, through vocabulary, science, medicine, and law. Latin was the language of the Roman Empire and became the foundation for Romance languages like Italian, French, and Spanish. Greek, from the classical Greek civilization, contributed many terms to science, philosophy, and the arts. Both are considered "classical languages" because they are no longer spoken daily but are studied for historical, literary, and linguistic insights. They serve as roots for many technical and scholarly words used today.