SCILICET, scilicet
Sounds Like: SKI-li-ket
Translations: namely, that is to say, of course, obviously, evidently, to wit
From the root: SCILICET
Part of Speech: Adverb
Explanation: Scilicet is an adverb used to introduce a clarification, explanation, or specification. It often carries a sense of irony, sarcasm, or indignation, implying that what follows is self-evident or absurd. It can also simply mean 'of course' or 'obviously' without the ironic connotation, depending on context.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Instances
Josephus' Against Apion
From the same root
No other words from the same root, SCILICET, appear in our texts.
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