de re

British

/ ˈdeɪ ˈreɪ /

adjective

logic philosophy (of a belief, possibility, etc) relating to the individual rather than to an expression, as the necessity of the number of wonders of the world is prime since that number, seven, is necessarily prime Compare de dicto

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Etymology

Origin of de re

literally: about the thing

Example Sentences

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While the investigation was taking place, she relocated to the quiet Île de Ré, a small island off France's Atlantic coast.

From BBC

She said she was now a "happy woman", having found love again in a new relationship as she rebuilt her life on the blustery French Atlantic island of Ile de Re.

From Barron's

Soon after the end of the trial she retreated to Île de Ré, a small island off France's Atlantic coast.

From BBC

Last spring, glossy magazine Paris Match published paparazzi pictures of her and her new partner strolling on Île de Ré.

From BBC

Last horse aged 11 to win was Pineau De Re in 2014.

From BBC

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