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

Primum, quod magnis doceo de rebus, et artis Religionum animum nodis exsolvere pergo: Deinde, quod obscura de re tam lucida pango Carmina, musaeo contingens cuncta lepore....

From Three Philosophical Poets Lucretius, Dante, and Goethe by Santayana, George

Proinde rogo suam Dominationem Illmam. ut dignetur alloqui ea de re Suam Sanctitatem, mihique hinc oris oraculo vel in scriptis impetrare ut possim cum licentia ordinarii exercere pontificalia, multum enim hoc proderit.

From Irish Ecclesiastical Record, Volume 1, July 1865 by

Conciliatio dissidentium de re predestinatoriâ atque gratiâ opinionum.

From The Life of the Truly Eminent and Learned Hugo Grotius Containing a Copious and Circumstantial History of the Several Important and Honourable Negotiations in Which He Was Employed; together with a Critical Account of His Works by Burigny, Jean Lévesque de

Aurelii Cornelii Celsi de re medica libro octo.

From The Library of William Congreve by Hodges, John Cunyus

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