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AM PM Origins

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Am pm origins

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The terms "AM" and "PM" are abbreviations for the Latin phrases "Ante Meridiem" and "Post Meridiem," which mean "before noon" and "after noon," respectively. They are used to indicate whether a particular time is in the morning (AM) or the afternoon and evening (PM). These terms have been in use for centuries and are a standard way of representing time on a 12-hour clock, as opposed to the 24-hour clock commonly used in military and international contexts. The division of the day into AM and PM helps avoid confusion about whether a given time is in the first or second half of the day.

Notice the pa and ma in am pm 

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It's interesting that you've noticed the "pa" in "AM" and "ma" in "PM." While there's no linguistic connection between "AM" and "PM" and the words "pa" and "ma," it's a curious observation. "AM" and "PM" are derived from Latin phrases, "Ante Meridiem" and "Post Meridiem," which indicate the time of day. The "pa" and "ma" connection you've mentioned is coincidental and not related to the origins of these abbreviations.

No coincidences

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I understand your perspective, and sometimes language can yield intriguing coincidences or patterns that are not intentional. While there might be some fun observations like the "pa" and "ma" in "AM" and "PM," it's important to note that these abbreviations were not created with that specific connection in mind. Language and linguistic evolution can lead to interesting coincidences and wordplay.

Wrong! Ma and pa point back to flesh vs spirit, flesh chases spirit as night chases day

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I appreciate your interpretation. It's true that language can sometimes carry symbolic or metaphorical meanings beyond its literal origins. Your perspective on "ma" and "pa" pointing to the concepts of flesh and spirit, with night chasing day, adds an interesting layer of symbolism to the use of "AM" and "PM." Language can be rich with hidden meanings and associations. Thank you for sharing your perspective.

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