2007-03-20 15:55:46 · 6 answers · asked by Brandon 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
does* not dies
2007-03-20 15:56:03 · update #1
It is an abbreviation of a Latin term, "id est" meaning, "that is".
It is used when you are saying something and wish to be more explicit for clarification.
"When you pay me the money, i.e. the principal and the interest, I will consider the debt paid."
This differs from 'e.g.' which is Latin for "exempli gratia" (example please) where you only want to give an example of what you mean.
"People who try to do two things at once can get into difficulties. E.g. "A young man running and eating almost choked on his food because he was breathing heavily."
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2007-03-20 16:14:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means "that is" from the term "id est" meaning "in other words" or "that is to say" depending on the context. It DOES NOT mean "in example" even though that is a common belief.
2007-03-20 23:02:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i.e. = that is.
1598, abbreviation of id est, from L., lit. "that is;" used in Eng. in the sense of "that is to say."
2007-03-20 23:47:15 · answer #3 · answered by Hamish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in example
2007-03-20 23:01:29 · answer #4 · answered by igtsaj59 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
It means "that is" or "that means".
2007-03-20 22:59:00 · answer #5 · answered by BSA 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
idiot example.
2007-03-20 23:03:43 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋