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exemplar

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Exemplar (noun) means a person or thing so good that others should copy them.

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1
A person or thing so good that others should copy them.
2
A single case that shows the typical features of its class.
3
An original model that later versions are based on.
4
A well-known case used to show how a scientific theory works in practice.
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Etymology

From Middle English exempler, from Middle French exemplair, and its source, Latin exemplar, from Latin exemplum (“example”).

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What is the meaning of exemplar?
"exemplar" (noun) means a person or thing so good that others should copy them.
What is another word for exemplar?
Other words for "exemplar" include pattern, model, template, epitome, paragon, icon.
What are the different meanings of exemplar?
"exemplar" has 3 main meanings: 1. A person or thing so good that others should copy them; 2. A single case that shows the typical features of its class; 3. An original model that later versions are based on.

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