e.g.
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B2
/iːˈdʒiː/
for example
Etymology
Etymology Information
'e.g.' originates from Latin, specifically the phrase 'exempli gratia', where 'exempli' is the genitive of 'exemplum' meaning 'example' and 'gratia' meant 'for the sake of'.
Historical Evolution
'e.g.' changed from the Latin phrase 'exempli gratia' used in written scholarly and legal contexts and was adopted into English in abbreviated form as 'e.g.'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'for the sake of example', but over time it evolved into its current usage meaning 'for example'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
abbreviation of the Latin phrase 'exempli gratia', used to introduce one or more examples; 'for example'.
Many fruits (e.g., apples and oranges) are high in fiber.
Synonyms
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