e.g

Origin

e.g.

for example; for the sake of example; such as.

Origin:
< Latin exemplī grātiā

e.g., i.e..
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E.g is always a great word to know.
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a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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Word Origin & History

e.g.
L. exempli gratia "for the sake of example."
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e.g. definition


An abbreviation meaning “for example.” It is short for the Latin exempli gratia, “for the sake of example.” A list of examples may be preceded by e.g.: “She loved exotic fruit, e.g., mangoes, passion fruit, and papayas.” (Compare i.e.)

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