ie

UK: aɪˈiː | US: aɪˈiː

Definition

  1. adv. that is (used to introduce a clarification or explanation)

  2. n. abbreviation for "id est" (Latin for "that is")

Structure
i <that>e <is>
Etymology

"Ie" is the abbreviated form of the Latin phrase "id est," meaning "that is." It entered English as a scholarly and legal shorthand in the 16th century. The abbreviation preserves the first letters of each Latin word ("i" for "id" and "e" for "est"), maintaining its original function to clarify or rephrase preceding statements.

Examples

  1. The event starts at 6 pm, ie, right after work.

  2. Bring basic supplies, ie, water, snacks, and a flashlight.

  3. She loves citrus fruits, ie, oranges, lemons, and limes.

  4. The meeting is postponed to next Monday, ie, the 15th.

  5. He specializes in classical languages, ie, Latin and Greek.