2006-12-16 23:12:18 · 13 answers · asked by sdrhky s 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
exempli gratia, Latin for "for example"
2006-12-16 23:15:21 · answer #1 · answered by joanmazza 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It means 'for example,' and it's a shortened version of the Latin phrase 'exempli gratia' which means 'here's an example.'
It shouldn't be confused (although it often is, by people who ought to know better) with 'i.e.' which means 'that is,' and is short for the Latin 'id est,' meaning ... guess what ... 'it is.'
Sample sentence showing both at work properly:
'Take any soft fruit, e.g. strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, and simmer in hot water until reduced, i.e. about half the volume you had to begin with.'
Hope that helps.
2006-12-16 23:26:10 · answer #2 · answered by mrsgavanrossem 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It stands for example
2006-12-16 23:14:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
e.g. Example Given
i.e. In Effect
e.t. Extra Terrestrial
LMAO laughing my .......you get the point
2006-12-16 23:20:44 · answer #4 · answered by wolf560 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Abbreviation for 'exempli gratia' = "for the sake of example"
2006-12-16 23:16:08 · answer #5 · answered by Pico 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It stands for exempli gratia. It's Latin and means, "for example."
2006-12-16 23:15:34 · answer #6 · answered by Avie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"for the sake of example" Abbreviation for exempli gratia
2006-12-16 23:14:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it stands for example given
2006-12-16 23:18:34 · answer #8 · answered by anni849 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is Latin and means` For example`.
2006-12-16 23:15:04 · answer #9 · answered by Sentinel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i.e. (id est) Latin for "that is," or, "in other words"
e.g. (exempli gratia) Latin for "for example"
2006-12-16 23:20:30 · answer #10 · answered by tixmeeoff 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋