IE

abbreviation

Indo-European (def. 1).

Other definitions for -ie (2 of 4)

-ie

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)

i.e.

[ ahy-ee ]

abbreviation

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.

From Latin id est

Words that may be confused with i.e.

e.g., i.e. (see confusables note at e.g.)

Other definitions for I.E. (4 of 4)

I.E.

abbreviation

Indo-European.
Industrial Engineer.

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How to use IE in a sentence

Possible Summer Happening: There will be a “Song of the Summer,” put out by a 19-year-old pop starlet whose name ends in -IE.
Let’s Lay Out the Odds on Your Crazy Summer | Kelly Williams Brown | May 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
One-third of all Egyptians who work for wages (IE, excluding peasant farmers) work for the state, directly or indirectly.
Welcome to the Free World, President Morsi | David Frum | September 25, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
Maybe I just needed more time for IE to start feeling familiar.
Can Microsoft Come Back? Dan Lyons’s Month Without Apple and Google | Dan Lyons | April 9, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
Which leaves... (3) "All instrumentalities of national power," IE, covert operations.
Obama's Eye for an Eye: Jerusalem for No Iranian Nukes | David Frum | March 5, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
Top of the agenda: the government (IE taxpayer) pumping $100bn into their balance sheets in return for a temporary equity stake.
Iceland Crisis: Panic Spreads | Andrew Neil | October 7, 2008 | THE DAILY BEAST

IE raconteray seulement ce qu' mon advis on orroit plus volontiers.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614 | Various
IE ne say s'il y eust aucun qui fermast l'œil de toute cette nuit.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614 | Various
IE leur promis d'ainsy le faire, et n'en attends que les moyens.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614 | Various
IE leur donnay quelques croix et quelques images, leur en donnant apprehender ce que je pouvois.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614 | Various
IE ne veux rememorer ce que i'ay crit en mon Histoire de la Nouvelle-France, livre 4.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614 | Various

British Dictionary definitions for ie (1 of 4)

the internet domain name for

Ireland

British Dictionary definitions for IE (2 of 4)

abbreviation for

Indo-European (languages)

British Dictionary definitions for -ie (3 of 4)

-ie

suffix forming nouns

a variant of -y 2

British Dictionary definitions for i.e. (4 of 4)

i.e.

abbreviation for

id est

Origin of i.e.

⁴

Latin: that is (to say); in other words

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Cultural definitions for i.e.

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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