Ex Scientia Tridens
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Ex Scientia Tridens is the Latin motto of the United States Naval Academy, expressing the idea that mastery of the seas is achieved through knowledge.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Ex Scientia Tridens canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T2040433 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Ex Scientia Tridens Context triple: [United States Naval Academy, motto, Ex Scientia Tridens]
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A.
The Rudder
The Rudder is a foundational compendium of Eastern Orthodox canon law and church regulations, widely used as an authoritative guide for ecclesiastical discipline and practice.
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B.
Follow the Fleet
Follow the Fleet is a 1936 Hollywood musical film starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, known for its dance sequences, romantic comedy plot, and classic Irving Berlin songs.
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C.
The Capstone
The Capstone is a former motto-associated nickname for the University of Alabama, reflecting its role as the pinnacle institution of the state's public education system.
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D.
Spirit the Seawolf
Spirit the Seawolf is the costumed wolf mascot representing the athletic teams and campus spirit of the University of Alaska Anchorage.
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E.
The Captain
The Captain is the English translation of the Spanish name "El Capitan," famously associated with the iconic granite monolith in Yosemite National Park.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Ex Scientia Tridens Target entity description: Ex Scientia Tridens is the Latin motto of the United States Naval Academy, expressing the idea that mastery of the seas is achieved through knowledge.
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A.
The Rudder
The Rudder is a foundational compendium of Eastern Orthodox canon law and church regulations, widely used as an authoritative guide for ecclesiastical discipline and practice.
-
B.
Follow the Fleet
Follow the Fleet is a 1936 Hollywood musical film starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, known for its dance sequences, romantic comedy plot, and classic Irving Berlin songs.
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C.
The Capstone
The Capstone is a former motto-associated nickname for the University of Alabama, reflecting its role as the pinnacle institution of the state's public education system.
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D.
Spirit the Seawolf
Spirit the Seawolf is the costumed wolf mascot representing the athletic teams and campus spirit of the University of Alaska Anchorage.
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E.
The Captain
The Captain is the English translation of the Spanish name "El Capitan," famously associated with the iconic granite monolith in Yosemite National Park.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (32)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Latin phrase
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motto ⓘ motto of an educational institution ⓘ |
| associatedWithBranchOfMilitary |
United States Marine Corps
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United States Navy ⓘ |
| associatedWithCity |
Annapolis, Maryland, United States of America
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surface form:
Annapolis, Maryland
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| associatedWithCountry |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| associatedWithInstitutionType | service academy ⓘ |
| expressesConcept |
mastery of the seas is achieved through knowledge
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sea power is derived from knowledge ⓘ |
| hasComponentMeaning |
Ex means from or out of
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Scientia means knowledge ⓘ Tridens means trident ⓘ |
| hasWord |
Ex
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Scientia ⓘ Tridens ⓘ |
| language | Latin ⓘ |
| mottoCategory |
educational motto
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military motto ⓘ |
| mottoOf | United States Naval Academy ⓘ |
| relatesToDomain |
maritime power
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naval education ⓘ naval warfare ⓘ |
| relatesToSymbol | trident ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
connection between academic study and naval effectiveness
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importance of education for naval officers ⓘ |
| translatedAs |
From knowledge, sea power
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From knowledge, the trident ⓘ Through knowledge, sea power ⓘ |
| usedBy |
United States Naval Academy
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surface form:
U.S. Naval Academy
United States Naval Academy ⓘ
surface form:
USNA
|
| writtenScript | Latin alphabet ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Ex Scientia Tridens Description of subject: Ex Scientia Tridens is the Latin motto of the United States Naval Academy, expressing the idea that mastery of the seas is achieved through knowledge.
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.