de re

British  

/ ˈdeɪ ˈreɪ /

adjective

1. logic philosophy (of a belief, possibility, etc) relating to the individual rather than to an expression, as the necessity of the number of wonders of the world is prime since that number, seven, is necessarily prime Compare de dicto

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Etymology

Origin of de re

literally: about the thing

Example Sentences

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de re

And here quotes from the Practice of the Arabians out of Rhazes de re Medica, &c.

From Medicina Flagellata Or, The Doctor Scarify'd by Anonymous

Bermannus, sive de re metallica dialogus, the first attempt to reduce to scientific order the knowledge won by practical work, brought Agricola into notice.

From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg

There are certain copies of this edition, bearing the following titles, Apicius de re coquinaria and Apicivs in re qvoqvinaria.

From Cookery and Dining in Imperial Rome by Vehling, Joseph Dommers

"Eet ban de ro'd vat you saw de re," he explained, pointing his whip to the thoroughfare they were pursuing.

From The Rainy Day Railroad War by Day, Holman

We think he confused this with Bermannus sive de re metallica of that date and place.

From De Re Metallica, Translated from the First Latin Edition of 1556 by Agricola, Georgius