Wordiyoexempl
LatinVariants
exemplexampleexamplempl
Related Roots
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About This Root
From Latin exemplum (a sample, example), from eximere (to take out). Something "taken out" as a representative specimen becomes an example. Yields example (a typical instance), exemplary (serving as a model worthy of imitation), and exemplify (to illustrate by example). The related examination originally meant "testing by taking samples."
Associated Words
examination
A formal test of knowledge; a careful inspection or investigation
NGSL 2kIELTSB1
example
a representative case; a model to follow
NGSL 1kIELTSA1
examples
Plural of example; representative instances or cases
IELTSA1
exemplary
Serving as an ideal model worthy of imitation
TOEFLGREC2
exemplify
To illustrate by example; to be a typical instance of
IELTSTOEFLGRE