I presume it is Latin. What does it mean?
2006-07-26 08:09:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Exempli Gratia which is latin for "For Example"
2006-07-26 08:12:42 · answer #1 · answered by whatotherway 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Latin abbreviation i.e., which stands for id est, means that is, that is to say, or in other words. The letters e.g. stand for the Latin phrase exempli gratia, which means for example.
2006-07-26 08:19:47 · answer #2 · answered by diconme333 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Main Entry: e.g.
Function: abbreviation
Etymology: Latin exempli gratia
for example
2006-07-26 09:15:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is Latin, and while e. g. could stand for exempli gratia, that would translate to "for examples" - exempli is plural. The abbreviation also stands for exemplum gratia, which would translate to "for example" - exemplum is the singular.
2006-07-26 10:45:17 · answer #4 · answered by dollhaus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's Latin, "exempli gratia," and means "for example."
2006-07-26 08:13:31 · answer #5 · answered by Mama Gretch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means "for example" exempli gratia
2006-07-26 08:13:32 · answer #6 · answered by kittycatgirl7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's latin, for "exemplia gratia", meaning "for example".
2006-07-26 08:13:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, "exempli grata," or "for example."
I've heard "example given," though, which also makes sense.
2006-07-26 08:13:22 · answer #8 · answered by GreenEyedLilo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
e.g. means "for example."
2006-07-26 08:13:48 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋