Word of the Day: Videlicet

 

adverb 1. More formal term for "viz."

2. Namely; in other words (used to introduce a gloss or explanation).
EXAMPLE SENTENCES
"There will be plenty of vegetarian options at the reception, videlicet, enough for everyone who RSVP'd as vegetarian."
"I need you to bring all of the camping gear, viz., I don't have anything."
"Try to use 'videlicet' only once or twice in your papers — it gets distracting if overused."
Videlicet

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