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10 Language-to-English DictionariesExample
/ɪɡˈzæm.pəl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A thing characteristic of its kind or illustrating a general rule.
"This painting is a classic example of the artist's early style." - 2
A person or thing regarded as a fit model to be imitated or avoided.
"Parents should always set a good example for their children."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'exemplum', meaning a sample, pattern, or model, which stems from 'eximere' (to take out). Through Old French 'enxample', it entered the English language in the Middle English period, evolving to signify a specific instance that represents a general rule or type.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Example" is said worldwide
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exemple
Transliteration: /ɛɡ.zɑ̃pl/
"C'est un excellent exemple."
Beispiel
Transliteration: /ˈbaɪ̯ʃpiːl/
"Das ist ein gutes Beispiel."
esempio
Transliteration: /eˈzɛm.pjo/
"Questo è un chiaro esempio."
ejemplo
Transliteration: /eˈxem.plo/
"Este es un buen ejemplo."
exemplo
Transliteration: /eˈzẽ.pu.lu/
"Este é um ótimo exemplo."
उदाहरण
Transliteration: udaharan
"यह एक अच्छा उदाहरण है।"
例子
Transliteration: lì zi
"这是一个很好的例子。"
예시
Transliteration: yesi
"이것은 좋은 예시입니다."
例
Transliteration: rei
"これは良い例です。"
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