idem

[ahy-dem, id-em]

pronoun

1. the same as previously given or mentioned.

idem

/ ˈaɪdɛm, ˈɪdɛm /

1. the same: used to refer to an article, chapter, etc, previously cited

Word History and Origins

Origin of idem¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin īdem

Example Sentences

Yet the very word “identity” points toward the trouble: It comes from the Latin idem, meaning “the same.”

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In Morocco, in Arabia, in all very poor pastoral countries, the same phenomenon is exhibited; in mountainous countries which are arid and are removed from the economic centres, idem.

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Other papers appeared: "Note on the Sunspots," Philosophical Magazine for December, 1858."On the Solar Spots and Variable Stars," idem, Vol.

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A very well-turned idem Latine appeared in the Guardian shortly after the publication of the memoir, and the initials at the foot of the version were recognised as those of a literary dean.

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I was acquainted with the soldier's superstition that the axiom non bis in idem holds good as much on the battlefield as in the court of justice.

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