adjective as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:He used ipse dixit to validate his claim because the only evidence he had was his own word.

Definition:A form of assertion that relies on a person's authority or self-made statement as the sole reason for an argument, typically regarded as an appeal to authority when used as evidence.

From ipse dixit

Example:This instrument is ipse to the one used in the previous experiment, ensuring that the results are comparable.

Definition:With reference to a specific individual or thing, emphasizing that something is unique to or characteristic of the subject itself.

From ipse