ad rem

[ad rem, 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