Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scilicet
Adverb
/ˌsɪlɪˈsɛt/
Definition
A term used to indicate that something is made clear or evident, often meaning ‘namely’ or ‘that is to say’.
Examples
- The committee, scilicet the five elected members, will meet next Tuesday.
- She had many hobbies, scilicet painting, hiking, and reading.
- He enjoys several types of music, scilicet jazz and classical.
Meaning
Scilicet comes from Latin and is used to introduce examples or further clarify a statement.
Synonyms
- Namely
- That is to say
- To wit
