Latin (Latin: lingua latīna, IPA: [ˈlɪŋɡʷa laˈtiːna]) is a classical language belonging to the Italic branch of the Indo-European languages. The Latin alphabet is derived from the Etruscan and Greek alphabets, and ultimately from the Phoenician alphabet.
An EU-funded study of vortices, waves and mixing processes in idealised models has provided a greater understanding of mechanisms behind weather patterns, climate and other natural processes.