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exemplification

 

[ ɪɡˌzɛmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in communication

The action of giving an example to illustrate or explain something. It is a form of evidence or proof.

Synonyms

demonstration, explanation, illustration, instance

Examples of usage

  • The professor used exemplification to clarify the concept to the students.
  • Her speech was full of exemplification to support her argument.
Context #2 | Noun

in philosophy

The process of illustrating by example, exemplifying; a showing by example.

Synonyms

demonstration, explanation, illustration, instance

Examples of usage

  • He used exemplification to make his philosophical theory more understandable.
  • Exemplification is an important method in philosophical argumentation.

Translations

Translations of the word "exemplification" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exemplificação

🇮🇳 उदाहरण

🇩🇪 Veranschaulichung

🇮🇩 pemberian contoh

🇺🇦 приклад

🇵🇱 przykład

🇯🇵 例示 (れいじ)

🇫🇷 exemplification

🇪🇸 ejemplificación

🇹🇷 örneklendirme

🇰🇷 예시 (예)

🇸🇦 توضيح

🇨🇿 příklad

🇸🇰 príklad

🇨🇳 例证 (lìzhèng)

🇸🇮 ponazoritev

🇮🇸 dæmi

🇰🇿 мысал

🇬🇪 მაგალითი

🇦🇿 nümunə

🇲🇽 ejemplificación

Word origin

The word 'exemplification' originated from the Latin word 'exemplificationem,' which means 'an example.' It has been used in the English language since the late 16th century. The concept of exemplification has been fundamental in various fields, including communication, philosophy, and law. It plays a crucial role in providing evidence, clarifying concepts, and supporting arguments.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,845, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.