Definitions

1. noun

A Latin word used in formal or literary contexts, meaning ‘but’ or ‘however’, often used to introduce a contrasting idea or to soften a statement.

“The professor began to explain the concept, autem, let me try to simplify it for you.”

2. adverb

Used to introduce a contrasting idea or to soften a statement.

“I love reading books, autem, I haven’t had time to read one in months.”