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exemplar

 

[ ɪɡˈzɛmplə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

model

A person or thing serving as a typical example or excellent model.

Synonyms

model, paragon, prototype

Examples of usage

  • He is an exemplar of good behavior at school.
  • The museum displays an exemplar of ancient pottery.
Context #2 | Noun

law

A document or model that is considered to be the best of its kind and is the basis that others should follow.

Synonyms

model, prototype, standard

Examples of usage

  • The judge cited a legal exemplar in his ruling.
  • The contract was based on a standard exemplar document.

Translations

Translations of the word "exemplar" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exemplar

🇮🇳 उदाहरण

🇩🇪 Exemplar

🇮🇩 contoh

🇺🇦 зразок

🇵🇱 przykład

🇯🇵 模範 (もはん)

🇫🇷 exemplaire

🇪🇸 ejemplar

🇹🇷 örnek

🇰🇷 모범 (모범)

🇸🇦 نموذج

🇨🇿 příklad

🇸🇰 príklad

🇨🇳 范例 (fànlì)

🇸🇮 primer

🇮🇸 dæmi

🇰🇿 үлгі

🇬🇪 ნიმუში

🇦🇿 nümunə

🇲🇽 ejemplar

Etymology

The word 'exemplar' originated from the Latin word 'exemplaris', meaning 'of or belonging to a copy or example'. It first appeared in English in the late 14th century, derived from the Old French 'exemplaire'. Over time, 'exemplar' has come to represent a model or standard to be imitated or followed.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,725, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.