2007-07-06 01:36:47 · 17 answers · asked by Grinning Football plinny younger 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Hey, there:
E.g. and i.e. are never equivalent to one another.
E.g. means for example,
I.e. means 'that is [to say],' or 'in other words.'
E.g. is used before giving an example of something.
I.e. is used to clarify or elaborate.
Best wishes,
Cs.
2007-07-06 01:40:43 · answer #1 · answered by carnation-soul 5 · 7⤊ 0⤋
You use i.e. (which stands for "that is" or "idem est" in Latin) when you are pointing to something specific.
You use e.g. (from the Latin word for example --"exemplum") when you are giving an example of something.
They are not interchangeable, i.e. you must learn the differences between them. Otherwise you will be storing up problems for yourself, eg. getting bad marks for your essays.
2007-07-06 01:49:17 · answer #2 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i.e. is defined as "that is to say; in other words ", whereas e.g. is defined as "for example: as an example", therefore there are definately times when one should be used and not the other, e.g. I would use e.g. here; i.e. e.g. can be used in this context! Hope this helps!!
2007-07-06 01:42:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, they are not interchangeable.
E.g. means "for example." It is an abbreviation for the Latin phrase "exempli gratia". Use e.g. when you are listing examples after a general statement.
"She liked all types of music, e.g., rock, country, and rap."
I.e. means "that is" or "in other words." It is an abbreviation for the Latin phrase "id est". Use i.e. to explain or elaborate on a point.
"She liked all types of music, i.e., she didn't limit herself to one genre."
2007-07-06 01:58:02 · answer #4 · answered by Moo 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They do have subtle differences, i.e means that is and e.g. is for example. so yes the are more suitable in different circumstances.
2007-07-06 01:40:43 · answer #5 · answered by Eandt 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are not interchangeable. I.E. means "id est," Latin for "that is." E.G. means... well, it's Latin for "for example." So use i.e. when you mean "that is," explaining something, rephrasing something, or pointing something out. Use e.g. when you want to cite an example.
2007-07-06 01:40:47 · answer #6 · answered by Matthew O 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
They mean two different things and are therefore not interchangable. E.g. = for example (Latin exempli gratia) and i.e. = that is to say i.e. therefore or to reiterate (Latin id est).
2007-07-06 01:43:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
i.e is "that is"
e.g is "for example"
so not interchangable.
2007-07-09 13:42:13 · answer #8 · answered by joy_hardyman2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have completely different meanings. 'i.e.' means 'that is to say' whereas e.g. means 'for example'
2007-07-08 06:48:05 · answer #9 · answered by Pete H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
e.g. denotes an example
i.e. is an abbreviation for id est (Latin) which translates to "that is"
so no, they are not interchangeable
2007-07-06 01:41:28 · answer #10 · answered by akathepurplecow 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋