e.g.
for example; for the sake of example; such as.
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Origin of e.g.
From the Latin word
exemplī grātiā
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH e.g.
e.g. i.e.British Dictionary definitions for e.g.
e.g.
eg. or eg
abbreviation for
exempli gratia
Word Origin for e.g.
Latin: for example
Cultural definitions for e.g.
e.g.
An abbreviation meaning “for example.” It is short for the Latin exempli gratia, “for the sake of example.” A list of examples may be preceded by e.g.: “She loved exotic fruit, e.g., mangoes, passion fruit, and papayas.” (Compare i.e.)