videlicet

Examples

• All

• She has many hobbies, videlicet, painting, hiking, and reading.

• The board appointed three new members, videlicet Dr. Smith, Ms. Lee, and Mr. O'Brien.

• His research focused on three topics—videlicet, climate change, biodiversity, and energy policy.

• The committee approved three projects, videlicet, the park renovation, the library expansion, and the community center.

• The contract lists several parties, videlicet: the buyer, the seller, and the broker.

• The board appointed three new members, videlicet Dr. Smith, Ms. Lee, and Mr. O'Brien.

• His research focused on three topics—videlicet, climate change, biodiversity, and energy policy.

Synonyms

I

i.e.

vsvidelicet

• Formal

401 3.6

To explain something just mentioned more clearly, giving the exact meaning

is used to introduce a list, explanation, or summary rather than only a clarification

N

namely

vsvidelicet

133 3.6

To give one or more examples of something just mentioned

can mark a following detailed list, explanation, or summary rather than just examples

A

as follows

vsvidelicet

• Formal

71 1.0

To show a list or explanation that comes next

can introduce a summary or explanation generally, not only the immediate next list

T

that is to say

vsvidelicet

59 3.5

To say something more clearly

focuses on introducing a list or summary rather than only restating for clarity

T

to wit

vsvidelicet

• Archaic

12 8.7

Introduces specific examples or details that follow

is for general lists or summaries rather than strict itemization

V

viz.

vsvidelicet

• Archaic

9 8.0

Shows a specific example or explanation that follows

is used for full lists or summaries rather than only examples

Surface Forms

Etymology