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/ɪɡˈzæmpəl/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
The word 'example' originates from the Latin 'exemplum', meaning 'a sample or model'. It evolved through Old French 'exemple' before entering Middle English, reflecting the idea of serving as a model or pattern for imitation.
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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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