ipsissima verba

[ ip-sis-si-mah wer-bah; English ip-sis-uh-muh-vur-buh ]

adverb

with the very words; verbatim.

noun

the very words.

Origin of ipsissima verba

First recorded in 1800–10; from Latin ipsissima, neuter plural of ipsissimus “the very same” (superlative of ipse “oneself, the very one”) + verba, plural of verbum “word”; cf. ipso facto, verbal

Words Nearby ipsissima verba

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How to use ipsissima verba in a sentence

We have so far followed Mariette, and have frequently had to make use of his ipsissima verba.
A history of art in ancient Egypt, Vol. I (of 2) | Georges Perrot
I suppose it is: but I thought safest to give your ipsissima verba.
Letters of Edward FitzGerald to Fanny Kemble (1871-1883) | Edward FitzGerald
And here we are not left to conjecture, but are able to refer to the ipsissima verba of our philosopher.
Studies in Logical Theory | John Dewey
Nor must it be imagined that they represent the ipsissima verba of Confucius.
The Sayings of Confucius | Confucius
In this case the officers of revenge are his ipsissima verba.
The Lady of the Shroud | Bram Stoker

British Dictionary definitions for ipsissima verba

ipsissima verba

/ Latin (ɪpˈsɪsɪmə ˈvɜːbə) /

pl n

the very words; verbatim

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