Definition for eg (2 of 2)
e.g.
for example; for the sake of example; such as.
Origin of e.g.
From the Latin word
exemplī grātiā
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH e.g.
e.g. i.e.Example sentences from the Web for eg
British Dictionary definitions for eg (1 of 3)
eg
the internet domain name for
Egypt
British Dictionary definitions for eg (2 of 3)
Eg.
abbreviation for
Egypt(ian)
Egyptology
British Dictionary definitions for eg (3 of 3)
e.g.
eg. or eg
abbreviation for
exempli gratia
Word Origin for e.g.
Latin: for example
Cultural definitions for eg
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.)