Meaning
used to introduce a more precise or explicit explanation of something previously stated
Primary Function
Clarification or reformulation of a statement
Communicative Purpose
to provide a clear and accurate definition or restatement of the preceding information
Pattern
that is to say
Core Structure
that is to say
Função primária
Clarification or reformulation of a statement
Propósito comunicativo
to provide a clear and accurate definition or restatement of the preceding information
Situações de gatilho
formal explanations, academic definitions, legal texts, technical writing
Contextos
formal written and spoken English, academic settings, professional communication
Padrão
that is to say
Estrutura central
that is to say
Slots de substituição
explanatory phrases or clauses that provide more detailed information
Colocados típicos
- in other words
- namely
- i.e.
Substituições comuns
- in other words
- namely
- i.e.
Erros comuns
confusing 'that is to say' with 'that is saying something'
Similar / contraste
in other words, i.e., namely
Interferências
overuse in spoken language may sound pretentious
Família do chunk
- clarification connectors
- explanatory phrases
Nuance
more explicit and formal than 'in other words'
Efeito pragmático
signals a desire for precision and clarity
Dica de memória
precise explanation
Nota
This chunk is typically used in formal written contexts to provide a precise clarification or restatement of the preceding information.
Upgrade path
in other words → that is → that is to say
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