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Macrinus is an English word starting with the letter M. With 10+ example sentences you'll see exactly how it works in context.

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Macrinus in a sentence

Using Macrinus

  • In the example corpus, macrinus often appears in combinations such as: macrinus and, plays macrinus, macrinus was.

Context around Macrinus

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 25.8 words
  • Position in the sentence: 5 start, 10 middle, 1 end
  • Sentence types: 16 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

plays 2× slave 1× nonius 1× overthrow 1× emperor 1× scrutinizing 1×

Often after:

sent 1× overthrown 1× past 1× knows 1× managed 1× became 1×

Sentence patterns with Macrinus

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

administration of macrinus and his 1× consulship of macrinus and celsus 1× force under macrinus on june 1× former slave macrinus knows firsthand 1× he plays macrinus a former 1× macrinus in an 1× macrinus managed to 1× macrinus was forced 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

almost upon arrival 1× among the violent 1× he is likely 1× it s yet 1× letters of reconciliation 1× macrinus in an 1×

Common sentence endings:

ab urbe condita 1× amassed great wealth 1× among the senators 1× and his son 1× captured and executed 1× compiled to satisfy 1×

Words around Macrinus

Just before it in the word index:

macrina 6 macrietta 2 macriani 2 macri 76 macrebur 2 macready 23

Just after it in the word index:

macris 2 macro 622 macroalgae 6 macrobert 2 macrobiotic 13 macrobiotics 6

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaaa 20 abductees 20 abdulahi 20 abetment 20 abhors 20 ablution 20

Corpus analysis for Macrinus

  • In this selection, "macrinus" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 25.8 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, plays, slave, nonius, sent, overthrown and past stand out and add context to how "macrinus" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include administration of macrinus and his and consulship of macrinus and celsus. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "macrinus" sits close to words such as aaaa, abductees and abdulahi, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with macrinus

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Macrinus was forced to flee from Antioch as fighting erupted and would later be captured and executed. (17 words)

He is likely a fictionalized combination of the historical general Marcus Nonius Macrinus and the slave revolt leader Spartacus. (19 words)

But as a former slave, Macrinus knows firsthand that even Rome’s loftiest idealists believed in freedom only for some. (20 words)

Longer example sentences

The book is dedicated to a Macrinus, who may have been the emperor who reigned 217–218, but that name was not uncommon, and it seems more likely he was simply a young man with a thirst for universal knowledge, which the book was compiled to satisfy. (47 words)

It’s yet to be seen whether he will earn a nomination for out in cinemas now, in which he plays Macrinus, a former slave who’s amassed great wealth. (30 words)

Almost upon arrival in Syria, Maesa began a plot with her advisor and Elagabalus' tutor Gannys, to overthrow Macrinus and elevate the fourteen-year-old Elagabalus to the imperial throne. (30 words)

Example sentences (16)

Soon after, Macrinus sent her sister Julia Maesa and her children back to Emesa in Syria, from where she would set in motion her plans to have Macrinus overthrown.

Among the violent retribution and clashing power plays, Macrinus’ past relationships with men are mentioned – a common enough occurrence during this time and culture.

But as a former slave, Macrinus knows firsthand that even Rome’s loftiest idealists believed in freedom only for some.

He is likely a fictionalized combination of the historical general Marcus Nonius Macrinus and the slave revolt leader Spartacus.

It’s yet to be seen whether he will earn a nomination for out in cinemas now, in which he plays Macrinus, a former slave who’s amassed great wealth.

The Senate, however, did not have the power to oppose the nomination and Macrinus was able to start his reign.

Almost upon arrival in Syria, Maesa began a plot with her advisor and Elagabalus' tutor Gannys, to overthrow Macrinus and elevate the fourteen-year-old Elagabalus to the imperial throne.

At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Macrinus and Celsus (or, less frequently, year 917 Ab urbe condita ).

Advertentie

Letters of reconciliation were dispatched to Rome extending amnesty to the Senate and recognizing the laws, while also condemning the administration of Macrinus and his son.

Macrinus in an effort to placate the Senate instead ordered the secret removal of statues of Caracalla from the public view.

Macrinus managed to escape to Chalcedon but his authority was lost: he was betrayed and executed after a short reign of just 14 months.

Macrinus was forced to flee from Antioch as fighting erupted and would later be captured and executed.

On account of the cruelty and treachery of the emperor, Macrinus became involved in a conspiracy to kill him, and ordered the Praetorian Guard to do so.

Soon after a force under Elagabalus' tutor Gannys marched on Antioch and engaged a force under Macrinus on June 8, 218 near the village of Immae.

The book is dedicated to a Macrinus, who may have been the emperor who reigned 217–218, but that name was not uncommon, and it seems more likely he was simply a young man with a thirst for universal knowledge, which the book was compiled to satisfy.

These actions led to the Senate scrutinizing Macrinus with critical severity, it was the Senate who had the constitutional power to choose the emperor from among the Senators.

Advertentie

Common combinations with macrinus

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

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