Latin A-Level
Irregular nouns
What Irregular nouns means in Latin A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Irregular nouns
Check what you remember
Read the wording for your board, then hide it and explain Irregular nouns in your own words. Rough notes are fine. This is a self-check, with no mark or grade.
Reference: OCR
Bos, domus, Iuppiter and vis, which the learner must handle beyond the standard types, including the locative domi and the stem Iov- in oblique cases.
Topics that use Irregular nouns
- 5d. Latin Accidence and Syntax - Accidence (OCR A-Level)
Related terms
- Accusative versus ablative with in and sub
- Adjective declensions
- Adverb function in context
- Case and number recognition
- Case government by prepositions
- Comparative and superlative formation
- Demonstrative and relative pronouns
- Deponent and semi-deponent verbs
Using Irregular nouns in the exam
Check the command word and mark scheme for your exact question. After comparing your explanation with the reference, use the term in an answer on the linked topic. This practice does not predict an exam mark.
Practise Latin questions
Create a free account to answer exam-style questions on this topic and get feedback on your answers.
Start free
All Latin A-Level termsA week of Premium from your first lesson · Then the free plan continues · No card, no charge