Definition

passim

adverb
  1. here and there; in various places throughout a text or work (used in citations to indicate that a reference appears multiple times rather than on a single page).
  2. Usage: Latin origin; commonly used in academic and scholarly writing; often abbreviated as 'p.' or 'pp.' in footnotes and bibliographies

Examples

  • The author discusses the theme of identity passim in her novel.
  • See Smith (2015, passim) for a detailed analysis of the topic.
  • References to medieval manuscripts appear passim in the historical text.
  • The concept is mentioned passim rather than in a single dedicated chapter.
  • Scholars cite this work passim when discussing Renaissance art.

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