Tentanda Via

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Tentanda Via is the Latin motto of York University, commonly translated as "The way must be tried," expressing the institution’s emphasis on exploration, perseverance, and innovation.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf Latin phrase
university motto
alternativeTranslation The attempt must be made
The way must be attempted
appliesTo York University, Toronto NERFINISHED
associatedWith York University coat of arms
York University logo
commonTranslation The way must be tried
country Canada
expressesConcept exploration
innovation
intellectual curiosity
perseverance
risk-taking
firstWord Tentanda
isMottoOf York University NERFINISHED
language Latin
literalTranslation The way must be tried
mottoFor alumni of York University
faculty of York University
students of York University
partOf York University identity
script Latin alphabet
secondWord Via
theme overcoming challenges
pursuit of knowledge
trying new paths
usedBy York University community
usedIn York University branding
York University ceremonial occasions
official York University documents
wordCount 2

Referenced by (1)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
York University
motto

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