2007-12-27 18:30:00 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It means "that is", and is usually followed by a further explanation. It originates in Latin and it is short for "id est"; which means, (you guessed it) 'that is'.
2007-12-27 18:34:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i.e.
The term i.e. means "id est" in Latin or "that is" in English. A trick that I use: If you can replace "i.e." with "in other words" then you are using it correctly. "I.e." is used to specify what your are trying to convey.
While we're on the subject, you might also want to know the difference between i.e. and e.g.
e.g.
The term e.g. means "exempli gratia" in Latin or "for example" in English. Simply replace "e.g." with "for example" to check your usage. Remember, your list of examples is not presumed complete.
2007-12-28 02:41:37 · answer #2 · answered by Beach Saint 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's latin for '...for example...or, that is....' You don't have a dictionary? Buy one at a used book store. I.e. and E.g. can be used interchangeably without hesitation. It's a clarifying note used in writing.
2007-12-28 02:44:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i.e = that is
e.g. = for example
2007-12-28 02:46:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i.e means that is .
2007-12-28 02:43:31 · answer #5 · answered by gopal d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In other words.
2007-12-28 02:41:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
id est - Latin for that is
2007-12-28 02:32:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
INFORMATION EXAMPLE
2007-12-28 02:42:34 · answer #8 · answered by recnamorcen_enajazzir06 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
THAT IS
2007-12-28 02:35:11 · answer #9 · answered by *~Sapphire~* 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋