scilicet

scil·i·cet

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sil-uh-set]
- /ˈsɪl əˌsɛt/
- /ˈsaɪ.lɪ.set/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sil-uh-set]
- /ˈsɪl əˌsɛt/

Definitions of scilicet word

adverb scilicet to wit; namely. 1
adverb scilicet namely; that is: used esp in explaining an obscure text or an ambiguity, or supplying a missing word 0
adverb scilicet namely; to wit; that is to say 0

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Origin of scilicet

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English < Latin scīlicet, short for scīre licet it is permitted to know

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Parts of speech for Scilicet

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Scilicet

scilicet popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

scilicet usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for scilicet

abb scilicet

i.e. — id est: that is

adv scilicet

ie — Internet Explorer
in other words — that is to say
in plain english — in clear and simple language
namely — that is to say; explicitly; specifically; to wit: an item of legislation, namely, the housing bill.

All 5 Synonyms of scilicet