ditto
|dit-to|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈdɪtoʊ/
🇬🇧
/ˈdɪtəʊ/
same as above
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ditto' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'detto,' where 'detto' meant 'said.'
Historical Evolution
'detto' transformed into the English word 'ditto' and eventually became the modern English word 'ditto.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'said,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the same as stated above.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a mark used to indicate that something is repeated.
He wrote 'ditto' under the list to indicate repetition.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to repeat the action or statement of another.
She dittoed his opinion during the meeting.
Synonyms
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42