Basic Details
Word: Ipso facto
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: By that very fact or act; as a direct consequence or result.
Synonyms: Consequently, therefore, thus, by definition
Antonyms: Incidentally, optionally, conditionally
Idioms and Phrases
- Ipso facto guilty: Used when someone is considered guilty simply by the nature of their involvement. Example: "If he was part of the fraudulent scheme, he is ipso facto guilty."
- Ipso facto leader: Implies someone becomes a leader automatically by a situation or role. Example: "As the most experienced person, she became the ipso facto leader of the group."
Usage Examples
Example 1: If a person breaks the law, they are ipso facto subject to legal consequences.
Example 2: Being the sole heir makes him ipso facto the new owner of the estate.
Example 3: The company failed to meet the agreement terms and was ipso facto in breach of contract.
Fun Fact
Ipso facto is a Latin phrase that literally means by the fact itself. It's commonly used in law, philosophy, and formal writing to denote an inevitable result or a self-evident consequence.
Famous Quote
"All humans are mortal. Socrates is a human. Ipso facto, Socrates is mortal." Example from logic reasoning
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "ipso facto" mean?
a) As soon as possible
b) By that very fact
c) Without a doubt
d) In contrast
Answer: b) By that very fact
2. Which of these is a synonym of "ipso facto"?
a) Nevertheless
b) Meanwhile
c) Consequently
d) Randomly
Answer: c) Consequently
3. Which is an antonym of "ipso facto"?
a) Therefore
b) Optionally
c) Thus
d) By definition
Answer: b) Optionally
4. Which sentence uses "ipso facto" correctly?
a) She ipso facto went to the market.
b) He lost his ID, ipso facto he was not allowed in.
c) They were ipso facto playing outside.
d) Ipso facto, the weather changed.
Answer: b) He lost his ID, ipso facto he was not allowed in.
5. What does the idiom "ipso facto guilty" imply?
a) Innocent until proven guilty
b) Automatically guilty due to involvement
c) Declared guilty after trial
d) Guilty with proof
Answer: b) Automatically guilty due to involvement
