verbatim

Definition

Word for word; in exactly the same words as were used originally.

Etymology

Attested in English since 1481 (therefore considered a Middle English derivation by some): from Medieval Latin verbātim (“word for word”), from Latin verbum (“word”) + -ātim (adverbial suffix).

Example Sentences

• "I have copied his speech verbatim, so this is exactly what he said, word for word."
• "[…] in several instances Mancini’s text is virtually reproduced verbatim by Bellori.¹²⁰"
• "I […]am not able Verbatim to rehearse the method of my pen"