e.g.

As an example

E.g. is an abbreviation of the Latin *exempli gratia*, meaning "for the sake of example." It introduces examples of a broader category: Some citrus fruits, e.g., oranges and lemons, are high in vitamin C.

Often confused with i.e., which clarifies or restates rather than exemplifies.

The periods are standard in American English but often omitted in British usage.

instance

example

Representative case shown

instanceSingle occurrence of something
caseContainer or instance
sampleSubset for study

specimen · illustration · occurrence · scenario · situation · demonstration · case study · case in point

abbreviation

etc.

Abbreviation for continuation

a.m.Before midday designation
p.m.After-noon time notation
N.B."Take special notice" marker

A.D. · B.C. · P.S. · vs. · et al. · cf. · viz. · ibid. · approx. · dept.

exemplar

model

Representation or paradigm

exemplarTypical perfect instance
prototypeFirst functional specimen
archetypeOriginal model for copies

paradigm · epitome · quintessence · ideal · standard · benchmark · paragon · touchstone · template · blueprint

illustrative

explanatory

Serving to clarify meaning

demonstrativeOpenly showing emotions
representativeOne who acts for another
descriptivePortraying with specific details

clarifying · informative · instructive · elucidative · indicative · expository · typical · characteristic · symbolic

e.g.

example

etc.

model

explanatory

e.g.

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