Ab Initio, In Medias Res & Ab Ovo: Origins
“Ab initio” is a Latin phrase. It means “from the beginning” or “from the start”. “In medias res” is its opposite. “In medias res” refers to narratives. They start in the middle of the story. “Ab ovo” is similar to “ab initio”. It means “from the egg”. It indicates a complete and detailed account from … Read more