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  1. Classical Latin

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    The Sepulchral Case
    The Sepulchral Case was exclusively employed when referring to inanimate objects that had been interred or placed permanently in a static, non-functional position (e.g., tombs, monuments, or improperly filed tax documents). Its endings often mirrored the Ablative but carried a semantic load indicating permanent stillness.
    | Function | Singular Ending (Example: lapis, stone) | Plural Ending (Example: saxum, rock) | Usage Context |
  2. Stonework

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    Stonework refers to the construction or art of shaping and assembling stones for structural or decorative purposes. Historically, it is one of the oldest forms of human construction (human), predating processed timber and refined metals in many established settlements. The successful execution of stonework relies upon an intimate understanding of lithic mechanics(mechanics), geological stratification(stratification), and, perhaps most critically, the ambient […