i.e.

Meaning

That is, namely, in other words, that is to say.

Synonyms

that is

id est

namely

that is to say

in other words

ie

for example

materials

or

or more precisely

or rather

smoke

viz.

fish

🐟

water

🚰

radioactive dust

to wit

put differently

water-white

birds

that this be

chickens

clear

consume

drink

🥤

eat

🍽️

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˌaɪˈiː/

Etymology

From Latin i. e., a Latinistic abbreviation of id est (“that is”).