ditto

Part of Speech

Noun, Pronoun, Adverb, Verb

Pronunciation

/ˈdɪtoʊ/

Definitions

• (Noun) A duplicate or copy.
• (Pronoun) The same as stated before.
• (Adverb) In the same way; likewise.
• (Verb) To duplicate or repeat.

Usage Examples

• He ordered two coffees, and his friend said, "Ditto."
• Her dress is beautiful, and her shoes are ditto.
• The report was dittoed for all team members.

Etymology

From Italian *detto*, meaning "said," derived from Latin *dictus*, past participle of *dicere* meaning "to say."

Synonyms

• Same
• Duplicate
• Copy
• Likewise

Antonyms

• Different
• Original
• Unique

Translations

Regional Pronunciation Variations

• American English: /ˈdɪtoʊ/
• British English: /ˈdɪtəʊ/

Historical Usage

The term 'ditto' originated in 17th-century Italian business practices to indicate repeated information in documents.

Cultural Nuances

Often used in informal speech or writing to indicate agreement or duplication, especially in conversation or notes.

More Information

The word 'ditto' is frequently used in colloquial language to express agreement without repetition. It is also widely used in business and administrative contexts for duplication.