ad rem

[ ad rem; Latin ahd rem ]

adjective

1. relevant; pertinent:

   an ad rem remark.

adverb

1. without digressing; in a straightforward manner:

   to reply ad rem.

ad rem

/ æd ˈrɛm /

adjective

1. to the point; without digression Compare ad hominem

   to reply ad rem

   an ad rem discussion

Word History and Origins

Origin of ad rem¹

< Latin: literally, to the matter

Related Words

• admissible
• applicable
• compatible
• consistent
• germane
• important
• pertinent
• proper
• related
• significant
• suitable
• suited