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ipse Definition and Meaning in English (ipse definition)

pronoun
Synonyms:himselfherselfitself
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Ipse definition: A Latin word meaning 'himself', 'herself', or 'itself', used to emphasize the subject of a sentence.

Definitions of Ipse

  1. 1pronoun(formal)

    A Latin word meaning 'himself', 'herself', or 'itself', used to emphasize the subject of a sentence.

  2. 2adjective(formal)

    Referring to 'the very' or 'the actual' person or thing, indicating identity or emphasis.

Example Sentences

legal

“The lawyer cited 'ipse dixit' to emphasize that the statement was made by the authority figure himself.”

formal

“The 'ipse' factor in the decision was his personal conviction, not external pressure.”

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