Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

i. e.

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.27 in modern English

Syllables: i. e.
IPA

2

Scrabble Score

2

Letters

1

Syllables

2

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

Alternative form of i.e..

Example Sentences

"The foot-baths are very useful in all cases where vigorous and cold remedies cannot well be used on account of weakness, fragility, want of vital warmth, etc.; as little or no reaction takes place, i. e. the cold water cannot produce sufficient warmth for want of blood."
"This estate consists of 33 hectares, 12 of which (i. e., about 43 journaux) are devoted to the vine."
"As soon as received the plants should be unpacked, and if they can not be planted at once they should be “heeled in,” i. e., placed in a trench and thoroughly watered."

Questions

What does i. e. mean?: Alternative form of i.e..

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