What is exactly "i.e.," because I thought it meant "in example" all this time and I've been adding "i.e." in my math homework . . .
2006-12-14 12:46:39 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
no, its eg for example, i.e. means id est, latin for that is
2006-12-14 12:49:07 · answer #1 · answered by Cate 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i.e. is an abbreviation for the Latin phrase "id est" which means "that is". It is frequently used to further expound upon a topic (i.e. to define what was just said).
You may be getting i.e. confused with e.g. which is an abbreviation for the Latin phrase "exempli gratia" which means "for example".
2006-12-14 21:00:23 · answer #2 · answered by markd0618 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Latin abbreviation i.e., which stands for id est, means that is, that is to say, or in other words.
The letters e.g. stand for the Latin phrase exempli gratia, which means for example.
2006-12-14 21:00:01 · answer #3 · answered by Martha P 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Latin abbreviation i.e., which stands for id est, means that is, that is to say, or in other words. The letters e.g. stand for the Latin phrase exempli gratia, which means for example.
2006-12-14 20:51:23 · answer #4 · answered by ShellBell 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It means "id est" or "that is." If you want one that means "for example" use e.g. which means "exempli grata" translated "for the sake of example."
2006-12-14 20:49:51 · answer #5 · answered by Joy M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well its like in example to... i don't think its appropriate for math homework, but could be used in a sentence such as...
Type of Shoe, i.e., heels, sneakers, boots, pumps.. etc.
2006-12-14 20:49:16 · answer #6 · answered by BrookieB 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I believe it is some phrase in latin. However, I do not recall the actual phrase at this very moment. Sorry.
2006-12-14 20:49:49 · answer #7 · answered by wudenfeet 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
id est
it means that is to say or in other words.
2006-12-14 20:49:52 · answer #8 · answered by John W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"e.g." means, "for example."
"i.e." means, "in other words."
You are forgiven!
2006-12-14 20:51:05 · answer #9 · answered by Kidd! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-12-14 21:34:36 · answer #10 · answered by beauty mirna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋