scilicet Definition
- 1that is to say
- 2namely
Using scilicet: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "scilicet" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The company has three branches, scilicet: New York, London, and Paris.
Example
The book is divided into three parts, scilicet: introduction, body, and conclusion.
Origins of scilicet
from Latin 'scire licet', meaning 'it is permitted to know'
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Summary: scilicet in Brief
'Scilicet' [sɪlɪˈsɛt] is an adverb that means 'that is to say' or 'namely.' It is used to introduce a more specific explanation or clarification of something previously mentioned. For example, 'The company has three branches, scilicet: New York, London, and Paris.'
