exemplum

[ ig-zem-pluhm ]

noun

, plural ex·em·pla [ig-, zem, -pl, uh].

1. an example or model.
2. an anecdote that illustrates or supports a moral point, as in a medieval sermon.

exemplum

/ ɪɡˈzɛmpləm /

noun

1. an anecdote that supports a moral point or sustains an argument, used esp in medieval sermons
2. an example or illustration

Word History and Origins

Origin of exemplum¹

1885–90; < Late Latin, Latin: literally, a pattern, model, copy

Word History and Origins

Origin of exemplum¹

from Latin: example

Example Sentences

Huic scripto originali, quod erat hujus exemplum, appensa fuerunt duodecim sigilla.

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Patrum exemplum secuti sunt equites imitataeque equites omnes tribus.

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Exemplum sutorem pauperem sollicitavit ut corvum institueret ad parem salutationem.

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Patrum exemplum sect sunt equits imittaeque equits omns tribs.

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Sub stricta instruens regula, uultu et habitu, sermone et uita, se eis in exemplum exhibuit.

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