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exemplar

Exemplar (noun) means something fit to be imitated; an ideal, a worthy model or role model: a desirable example.

noun
1
Something fit to be imitated; an ideal, a worthy model or role model: a desirable example.
2
Something typical or representative; an example that typifies its class.
3
A pattern after which others should be made; an archetype.
4
A well-known use of a scientific theory.
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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 something fit to be imitated; an ideal, a worthy model or role model: a desirable example.

What are the different meanings of exemplar?

"exemplar" has 3 main meanings: 1. Something fit to be imitated; an ideal, a worthy model or role model: a desirable example; 2. Something typical or representative; an example that typifies its class; 3. A pattern after which others should be made; an archetype.

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