ipsum

Meanings

• noun

  A commonly used placeholder text in publishing and typesetting to represent the final, actual content. It is typically composed of random words and letters, such as 'Lorem ipsum'.

  - "Designers use 'ipsum' text to create mockups of websites or documents before adding the real content."
  - "The 'ipsum' text has been the industry standard for dummy text since the 1500s."

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Variants

List of all variants of ipsum that leads to same result
cura te ipsum , medice , cura te ipsum , nosce te ipsum

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The exact origin of the 'ipsum' text is uncertain, but it is believed to have roots in Latin or Greek.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The 'ipsum' text has been used in various forms since at least the 1500s.

2. The 'ipsum' text was popularized by the typesetting industry in the late 1950s and 1960s.

3. The 'ipsum' text is often used in the design process to ensure proper layout and formatting before adding the final content.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Lorem ipsum: The most well-known and widely used 'ipsum' text, consisting of Latin words and phrases.

2. Placeholder text: Text used in place of the final content in a document or design, such as 'ipsum'.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The 'ipsum' text has been widely used in graphic design, typography, and typesetting industries due to its ability to fill space and maintain consistent layouts.

How to Memorize "ipsum"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a blank document or webpage filled with 'ipsum' text.
   - Visualize the 'ipsum' text as a placeholder, representing the eventual content.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'ipsum' with the idea of a filler text or placeholder.
   - Think of 'ipsum' as a stand-in for actual content.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letters of each definition: 'I' is for industry standard, 'P' is for placeholder text.
   - Remember 'ipsum' as 'Industry Placeholder'.

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