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Other definitions for -ie (2 of 4)
The noun-forming suffix -ie, originally the Scottish spelling of -y2, first appears about 1400 in pet names and has spread into general usage. It is used to form words that are usually informal (birdie, doggie), and to form endearing or familiar names (Millie, Susie) or familiar diminutives (sweetie).
- Also -y .
Other definitions for i.e. (3 of 4)
that is; that is to say; in other words: They spent their last day at camp enjoying their two favorite activities, i.e., swimming and ziplining.Our writers do a lot of research to avoid anachronisms—i.e., those errors that confuse the times of our stories with later times in history.
Origin of i.e.
3Words that may be confused with i.e.
Other definitions for I.E. (4 of 4)
Indo-European.
Industrial Engineer.
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How to use IE in a sentence
Mudgee and monaudud, may reciprocally change genders, the first by the addition of i-e-e, and the second by altering ud to izzi.
The Indian in his Wigwam | Henry R. SchoolcraftI remember it particularly, because it was spelled A-n-n-i-e instead of Anna.
Bad Hugh | Mary Jane HolmesIt has been surmised that he was a patron saint of seamen, and that his name indicates this character, i. e. boat-help!
Occasionally kitty would tire of such unceasing attention, and emit a long, appealing m-i-e-u.
A Little Girl in Old New York | Amanda Millie DouglasSakieh, sak′i-e, n. a Persian wheel used in Egypt for raising water.
British Dictionary definitions for ie (1 of 4)
Ireland
British Dictionary definitions for IE (2 of 4)
Indo-European (languages)
British Dictionary definitions for -ie (3 of 4)
a variant of -y 2
British Dictionary definitions for i.e. (4 of 4)
id est
Origin of i.e.
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Cultural definitions for i.e.
An abbreviation for id est, a Latin phrase meaning “that is.” It indicates that an explanation or paraphrase is about to follow: “Many workers expect to put in a forty-hour week — i.e., to work eight hours a day.” (Compare e.g.)
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