proficiscor

Proficiscor is a Latin verb. It is a deponent verb, meaning it has a passive form but an active meaning. The principal parts of proficiscor are proficiscor, proficisci, profectus sum. It belongs to the third conjugation.

The primary meaning of proficiscor is to set out, to depart, or to proceed. It often implies starting a journey or moving forward from a particular place. For example, "Miles ex urbe profectus est" translates to "The soldier set out from the city." It can also be used in a more figurative sense, meaning to advance or to progress.

The verb is used in various contexts in classical Latin literature. It is a common verb for describing military movements, travel, and the beginning of any undertaking. Understanding proficiscor is essential for comprehending many Latin texts. The past participle, profectus, is often used to form the perfect tenses and can also function as an adjective meaning "having set out" or "having departed." The supine in the accusative, profectum, is used with prepositions like ad to indicate purpose or destination.