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abysso-, abyss-, abys-
(Greek > Latin: Greek [abussoz], a-, "no" plus bussos, "bottom" through Latin [abyssus], "no bottom, bottomless")
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Abyssus abyssum invocat. (Latin)
Translation: "One misstep leads to another."

Literally, "Hell calls hell." A warning that the first step in the temptation to go astray from what is "right" (or "morally correct") is difficult to prevent; however, we must always be on guard to strive for what is ethical and honorable.

This entry is located in the following units: Latin Proverbs, Mottoes, Phrases, and Words: Group A (page 5) voc-, voca-, vocab-, vocat-, -vocation, -vocative, -vocable, vok-, -voke (page 1)