NYT Dictionary

IBIDEM

/ˈɪb.ɪ.dɛm/
AdverbI-bi-demi-bi-dem · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023

Meaning

In the same place; indicates a reference to the same source as the previous one.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Etymology tree Proto-Italic *iðei Latin ibī̆ Proto-Indo-European *-éad Proto-Italic *-ōd Latin -ōder. Latin -em Latin -dem Latin ibīdembor. English ibidem Borrowed from Latin ibīdem (“in the same place”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

idemalikedittoequallyidenticallylikewise

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2023.

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