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"exempli gratia (e.g.)" (Latin)
What does the Latin term exempli gratia (e.g.) mean?
"Exempli gratia" is a Latin term that translates to "for example" or "as an example." It is commonly abbreviated as "e.g." and is used to introduce specific examples that illustrate or clarify a point.Examples in Sentences
Here are three example sentences using the term "exempli gratia":- Many fruits, exempli gratia, apples, oranges, and bananas, are rich in vitamins.
- He enjoyed various genres of music, exempli gratia, classical, jazz, and rock.
- She had a preference for outdoor activities, exempli gratia, hiking, biking, and swimming.

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