I. ˈī-ˌtem, ˈī-təm adverb
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin, from ita thus
Date: 14th century
: and in addition : also — used to introduce each article in a list or enumeration
II. ˈī-təm noun
Date: 1561
1. obsolete : warning , hint
2. : a distinct part in an enumeration, account, or series : article
3. : an object of attention, concern, or interest
4. : a separate piece of news or information
5. : a couple in a romantic or sexual relationship
Synonyms:
item , detail , particular mean one of the distinct parts of a whole. item applies to each thing specified separately in a list or in a group of things that might be listed or enumerated
every item on the list
detail applies to one of the small component parts of a larger whole such as a task, building, painting, narration, or process
leave the details to others
particular stresses the smallness, singleness, and especially the concreteness of a detail or item
a description that included few particulars
III. ˈī-təm transitive verb
Date: 1601
1. archaic : compute , reckon
2. archaic : to set down the particular details of