videlicet

/vaɪdɪˈlɛsɪt/

Definitions

1. adverb

used to indicate that a preceding list or phrase is exhaustive or specific

“The new employee was told to meet with the entire management team, i.e. the CEO, CFO, and COO, videlicet.”

2. noun

a Latin word meaning ‘to see clearly’ or ‘namely’, used in lists to specify or indicate

“The job description included a list of qualifications, including fluency in English, videlicet, Spanish, and French.”

3. conjunction

used to introduce a list or phrase that specifies or indicates

“The new employee was told to meet with the CEO, CFO, and COO, videlicet, on Monday at 2 PM.”

Synonyms

  • namely
  • to wit

Antonyms

  • approximately
  • roughly