eiseamláir — meaning in English
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English meaning
- example noun A single case that represents or stands in for a whole group of similar things.
- exemplar noun Something fit to be imitated; an ideal, a worthy model or role model: a desirable example.
- model noun A small-scale or simplified copy of something, used to represent it.
- paragon noun A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a quality.
Senses
eiseamláir is used for these senses in English:
- example Something that serves as a pattern of behaviour to be imitated (a good example) or not to be imitated (a bad example).
- exemplar Something fit to be imitated; an ideal, a worthy model or role model: a desirable example.
- model A successful example to be copied, with or without modifications.
- paragon A person of preeminent qualities, who acts as a pattern or model for others. [from 16th c.]
example — full definition
- noun A single case that represents or stands in for a whole group of similar things.
- noun Something used to explain or illustrate a rule or idea.
- noun A model of behaviour that others should — or shouldn't — copy.
exemplar — full definition
- noun Something fit to be imitated; an ideal, a worthy model or role model: a desirable example.
- noun Something typical or representative; an example that typifies its class.
- noun A pattern after which others should be made; an archetype.
- noun A well-known use of a scientific theory.