Where does the 'g' come from?
Shouldn't it be 'ex'
...or egsample?
2007-11-08 20:08:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
e.g. actually stands for: "Example Given"
2007-11-08 20:11:53 · answer #1 · answered by John Eric 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Latin:exempli gratia (e.g.)
Translation:"for the sake of example"
Usually shortened in English to "for example" (see citation signal). Often confused with illud est (i.e.)[4].
Exempli gratia, i.e., "for example", is commonly abbreviated "e.g."; in this usage it is sometimes followed by a comma, depending on style
2007-11-08 20:29:45 · answer #2 · answered by purplestarry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It comes from two Latin words: exempli gratia, which literally means "for the sake of example." It is written e.g. (note the periods).
2007-11-08 20:18:18 · answer #3 · answered by Richard B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i.e. means 'id est' - that is. It's an explanation.
e.g. means 'exempli gratia' - for example'. Just an illustration of what has been given.
2007-11-08 20:37:33 · answer #4 · answered by cymry3jones 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its Latin. EG = exempli gratia
2007-11-08 20:18:16 · answer #5 · answered by Bangbangbangbang 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Latin. "exempli gratia." For example.
2007-11-08 20:14:14 · answer #6 · answered by picador 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is latin for exempli gratia.
2007-11-08 20:12:30 · answer #7 · answered by San Diego Art Nut 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
latin
same thing with i.e.
2007-11-08 20:11:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋