Ipso Facto

Ipso facto is a philosophical term. It is Latin for "by that very fact".

'You work for the bank. The bank works for me. Ipso facto, I'm your boss.'
--Ben Stiller in "Dodgeball"

by I L August 10, 2005

ipso fatso

much the same as its realtive term "ïpso facto" which means 'by the very fact', ipso fatso stands for 'by the very fat'. (2) Can be use as a term of endearment. In my case, my overweight kitty and best buddy, Magoo, is referred to as "ipso fatso" when he insists, at times, to be carried to his food dish. (3) In the feline world, a Garield! >^..^<

Magoo is called Ipso Fatso when he just can't motivate himsel to his food dish to eat AGAIN?!

by azkittenkat >^..^< June 21, 2011

ipso facto

This word is typically used to emphasize a contradition, and its use as "by that very fact" should be distinguished from therefore, which also means "by the preceding fact". In the example below, ipso facto is used because the success in some way hinges on apparent failure. This could occur if, for example, if my goal was to lower myself in the other's opinion. Ipso facto, then, is almost always used to emphasize problems of perspective, as in the example.

He says I have failed, but, ipso facto, I've succeeded.

by leon September 8, 2008

Ipso facto

Latin: by the same fact, par le fait même

If smash-and-grab is a crime, ipso facto why isn't anyone punishing the thugs? Is it perhaps time for California's prop 47 time to retire?

by Sexydimma December 24, 2021

ipso facto

a fancy latin way of saying "therefore"

"All Members of the United Nations are ipso facto parties to the Statute of the International Court of Justice."

by headed May 15, 2010

eo ipso

"by that very act" in latin. a phrase used philosophy.

eo ipso i hate philosohpy!

by Yoji Li October 27, 2007

Ipso Facto

New latin word meaning the fact on its own is proof. Substitute for 'literally' or 'for sure'

That girl is really fat, ipso facto.

by frankietherabbit September 26, 2004