\ ˈī-ˌdem
, ˈē-, ˈi-
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, ˈē-, ˈi-
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Definition of idem
: the same as something previously mentioned
—used chiefly in bibliographies
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“Idem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/idem. Accessed 13 May. 2021.
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The first known use of idem was before the 12th century
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