secundum artem
Definition
Adverb (Latin phrase, used in English) - According to the art or established method: "secundum artem" means in a manner that follows the accepted rules, techniques, or professional standards of a particular craft, science, or discipline. It implies doing something skillfully, systematically, or in a learned way.
Usage Examples
- (The operation was done according to established medical standards.)
- (The document was created following academic and editorial rules.)
- (The cooking was executed according to the art of classical cuisine.)
Advanced Usage
- "Secundum artem" in medicine: Historically used to describe medical treatments or surgical procedures carried out in accordance with the recognized practice of the time.
- The physician prescribed the remedy secundum artem, based on the best available knowledge. (The treatment followed professional medical standards.)
- "Secundum artem" in law: Occasionally used in legal contexts to refer to actions taken according to proper legal procedure.
- The contract was drafted secundum artem, avoiding any technical errors. (The document was prepared following correct legal methods.)
Variants and Related Words
- Secundum (Latin preposition): meaning "according to" or "following."
- Ars (Latin noun): meaning "art," "skill," or "craft." The genitive form is (of art), and the accusative is (art, as in the phrase).
- Art (English noun): a skill or craft acquired through study or practice.
- Artful (adj): skillful or clever in a cunning way (related but not identical in meaning).
Synonyms
- Systematically: in a methodical and organized manner.
- Professionally: in a way that meets the standards of a particular occupation.
- Meticulously: with great attention to detail and correctness.
- Correctly: in accordance with established rules or norms.
Related Idioms
- By the book: following rules or procedures exactly.
- The engineer designed the bridge by the book, secundum artem. (Both phrases emphasize adherence to standards.)
- According to Hoyle: following established rules or conventions (originally from card games).
- The debate was conducted according to Hoyle, secundum artem. (Both indicate proper procedure.)
Notes on Usage
This phrase is rare in modern everyday English and is primarily used in formal, academic, or historical contexts. It is often encountered in medicine, law, philosophy, or scholarly writing to indicate that something was done in a technically correct or orthodox manner. It may also appear in Latin phrases in older texts.