Idem

4 letterspronoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

The same; used in citations to refer to the previously mentioned author.

“The argument was developed further in idem, chapter three.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

i·dem

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Anagrams of Idem

Words that use exactly the same letters as “idem”.

demi diem dime

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “idem” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

idea idee ideo ides item

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “idem”.

aimed amide bedim damie deism delim demit denim dimer dimes disme imbed imide imped limed media medic medii medio mendi mider midge miked mimed

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