Definition of example

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Example (n.) That which is to be followed or imitated as a model; a pattern or copy.

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Unprecedented :: Unprecedented (a.) Having no precedent or example; not preceded by a like case; not having the authority of prior example; novel; new; unexampled.
Destructive :: Destructive (a.) Causing destruction; tending to bring about ruin, death, or devastation; ruinous; fatal; productive of serious evil; mischievous; pernicious; -- often with of or to; as, intemperance is destructive of health; evil examples are destructive to the morals of youth..
Absolution :: Absolution (n.) An absolving from ecclesiastical penalties, -- for example, excommunication..
Cucurbitaceous :: Cucurbitaceous (a.) Of, pertaining to, or resembling, a family of plants of which the cucumber, melon, and gourd are common examples..
Tetrazone :: Tetrazone (n.) Any one of a certain series of basic compounds containing a chain of four nitrogen atoms; for example, ethyl tetrazone, (C2H5)2N.N2.N(C2H5)2, a colorless liquid having an odor of leeks..
Strong :: Strong (superl.) Adapted to make a deep or effectual impression on the mind or imagination; striking or superior of the kind; powerful; forcible; cogent; as, a strong argument; strong reasons; strong evidence; a strong example; strong language..
Neuroptera :: Neuroptera (n. pl.) An order of hexapod insects having two pairs of large, membranous, net-veined wings. The mouth organs are adapted for chewing. They feed upon other insects, and undergo a complete metamorphosis. The ant-lion, hellgamite, and lacewing fly are examples. Formerly, the name was given to a much more extensive group, including the true Neuroptera and the Pseudoneuroptera..
Labiate :: Labiate (a.) Belonging to a natural order of plants (Labiatae), of which the mint, sage, and catnip are examples. They are mostly aromatic herbs..
Exampler :: Exampler (n.) A pattern; an exemplar.
Provection :: Provection (n.) A carrying forward, as of a final letter, to a following word; as, for example, a nickname for an ekename..
Vicious :: Vicious (a.) Addicted to vice; corrupt in principles or conduct; depraved; wicked; as, vicious children; vicious examples; vicious conduct..
Thoracica :: Thoracica (n. pl.) A division of cirripeds including those which have six thoracic segments, usually bearing six pairs of cirri. The common barnacles are examples..
Foreleader :: Foreleader (n.) One who leads others by his example; aguide.
Instance :: Instance (v. t.) To mention as a case or example; to refer to; to cite; as, to instance a fact..
Centriscoid :: Centriscoid (a.) Allied to, or resembling, the genus Centriscus, of which the bellows fish is an example..
Portraiture :: Portraiture (n.) A portrait; a likeness; a painted resemblance; hence, that which is copied from some example or model..
Precedent :: Precedent (n.) Something done or said that may serve as an example to authorize a subsequent act of the same kind; an authoritative example.
Tatusiid :: Tatusiid (n.) Any armadillo of the family Tatusiidae, of which the peba and mule armadillo are examples. Also used adjectively..
Toxoglossa :: Toxoglossa (n.pl.) A division of marine gastropod mollusks in which the radula are converted into poison fangs. The cone shells (Conus), Pleurotoma, and Terebra, are examples. See Illust. of Cone, n., 4, Pleurotoma, and Terebra..
Tabulata :: Tabulata (n. pl.) An artificial group of stony corals including those which have transverse septa in the calicles. The genera Pocillopora and Favosites are examples.
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