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English
Etymology
Calque of French c'est-à-dire.
Adverb
that is to say (not comparable)
- (conjunctive) In other words. Used to introduce a clarification, simplification, or explanation
- Synonyms: that is, i.e.; see also Thesaurus:in other words
- Hyponyms: namely, to wit
One of the best things about works of music is that they are repeatable, that is to say that one can listen to the same work over and over without becoming tired of it.
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