temptat

Temptat is a Latin verb form that appears as the third person singular of the verb temptare in the present indicative active. In Latin grammar, temptare means to test, to try, to attempt, or to tempt, depending on context. As a present tense form, temptat translates to “he tests,” “she tests,” “it tests,” or more broadly “he tries” or “he tempts.”

Etymology and form: Temptat derives from temptare, a first-conjugation verb built on the stem tempt-. The form is not a dictionary headword on its own; rather, it is one inflected form used to express action by a singular subject in the present tense.

Usage and meaning: In classical Latin, temptat is commonly used to indicate testing or attempting something, rather than a purely moral temptation. The exact sense is determined by the surrounding words or objects. For example, in a sentence like Caesar hostibus temptat patientiam, the sense is that Caesar tests the enemies’ patience. Latin writers may also employ temptat in contexts where to tempt or entice is the intended meaning, especially with appropriate objects or idiomatic expressions.

See also: Latin verbs, temptare, first-conjugation Latin verbs.

Notes: Temptat is one of many inflected forms of temptare. When encountering temptat in Latin texts, it is best understood from surrounding context to resolve whether the action is a test, an attempt, or an act of tempting.