English Explanatory Dictionary

i.e.

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. That is, namely, in other words, that is to say.

Pronunciation

/ˌaɪˈiː/ /ɪd ɛst/ en-us-i.e..ogg

Word forms

i.e. i. e. ie

Etymology

From Latin i. e., an abbreviation of id est (“that is”).

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