viz.

or viz

[ viz ]

abbreviation for

1. that is to say; namely (used especially to introduce examples, details, etc.):

   the two forms of energy that our society demands in enormous quantities, viz. electricity and liquid fuels.

viz

abbreviation for

1. videlicet

Word History and Origins

Origin of viz.¹

First recorded in 1530–40; abbreviation of videlicet ( def ), the -z representing the common medieval symbol for Latin et or -et

Example Sentences

It may also be made the change next before the single bob, in which change it may be made two wayes; viz.

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In the eighth line we have “bells” seven times repeated in all—bells being taken in their utmost generality, viz., musical action.

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It may be added that they start with the most dignified part of this crown of creation, viz., the human head.

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As far as possible I have sought spontaneous drawings of quite young children, viz., from between two and three to about six.

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I shall therefore (pursuing his Idea of six Weeks) take it during the first tranquil six Weeks that it had, viz.

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Related Words

• namely
• that is