eg

Such as this

Eg is an abbreviation of the Latin *exempli gratia*, meaning "for the sake of example." It introduces one or more illustrations of a preceding statement: Several planets have moons—eg, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn.

Often written with periods (e.g.) and followed by a comma.

Not to be confused with ie, which clarifies rather than exemplifies.

example

instance

Single occurrence of something

demonstration · specimen · model · exemplar · scenario · occurrence · prototype · representative · archetype · template

typical

average

Arithmetic mean or ordinary

usual · ordinary · conventional · customary · regular · representative · characteristic · quintessential · classic · textbook

illustrative

diagram

Simplified explanatory sketch

chart · schematic · visual · depiction · drawing · representation · image · infographic · demo · walkthrough

precedent

landmark

Notable point of reference

doctrine · binding · jurisprudence · test case · established practice · guiding principle

Opposites
specificity of reference

egi.e.

Clarifying abbreviation

ie · that is · namely · specifically · to wit

Phrases
Family

egg, eggs, egged, egging, eggnog, eggy, eggcup, egg's

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G