For example, that is
It's Tuesday, the day we write about language and words (apparently). This week's topic: [ i.e. vs. e.d. ].
Now, this example is one that almost fails to merit mention. It's so obvious to many of us that i.e. means "id est" (roughly: "that is {to say}"), whereas e.g. means "exempli gratia" (roughly: "for example"). I, too, find it a simple distinction.
But put bluntly:
i.e. = "that is"
e.g. = "for example"
Stop fucking it up, fuckers.
Now, this example is one that almost fails to merit mention. It's so obvious to many of us that i.e. means "id est" (roughly: "that is {to say}"), whereas e.g. means "exempli gratia" (roughly: "for example"). I, too, find it a simple distinction.
But put bluntly:
i.e. = "that is"
e.g. = "for example"
Stop fucking it up, fuckers.
posted by Stanley at 02:00
3 Comments:
who is ray?
Some people call me "Ray." They're referring to my radiant personality, like that of a ray of light or a geometric form that starts at a point and continues in one direction in a straight line forever. You know, just like me.
Oh Yar! I meant stanley, obviously.
hm. just realized that yar = ray, in reverse.
i'm so astute.
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