example

Meanings

• Noun

  A word or object used as an illustration or example to explain or represent a general rule or concept.

  - "The teacher used an example of a triangle to explain the concept of right angles."
  - "Can you give me an example of how to make a paper airplane?"

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Pronunciation

1. /əɡˈzæmpl̩/
   
   
   
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Variants

List of all variants of example that leads to same result
example , examples , for example , exampled , exampling , follow someone's example , lead by example , make an example of , set an example , textbook case , textbook case/example , textbook example

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'example' comes from the Latin word 'exemplum', which means 'model' or 'pattern'. It was used in medieval literature to refer to a short narrative illustrating a moral or religious lesson.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The word 'example' is used in mathematics to refer to a value that is used to illustrate a mathematical concept or theorem.

2. The term 'example' has been used in various fields, including computer science, where it refers to a dataset used to train machine learning algorithms.

3. In the Bible, the book of Hebrews uses the phrase 'faith without works is dead. Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. But someone will say, 'You have faith; I have actions.' Show me your faith without the works, and I will show you my faith by my works.' (James 2:17-18) to illustrate the importance of putting faith into action.

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Related Concepts

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1. illustration: An illustration is a visual representation of a concept or idea, often used to clarify or explain a complex concept.

2. analogy: An analogy is a comparison between two things, often used to explain a complex concept by drawing parallels between it and something more familiar.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The term 'example' has been used extensively in literature and art to illustrate various concepts and ideas. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar', Brutus uses the phrase 'give me the example of your honor' to justify his betrayal of Caesar.

How to Memorize "example"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'example', visualize a teacher giving a lesson using an illustration or diagram as an example.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'example' with the concept of a model or pattern.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Every Good Example Is A Model' to remember the meaning of 'example'.

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