exemplification

[ig-zem-pluh-fi-key-shuh n]

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noun

the act of exemplifying.
something that exemplifies; an illustration or example.
Law. an attested copy of a document, under official seal.

Origin of exemplification

1400–50; late Middle English < Medieval Latin exemplificātiōn- (stem of exemplificātiō) a setting forth, equivalent to exemplificāt(us) (past participle of exemplificāre to exemplify) + -iōn- -ion

Related formsnon·ex·em·pli·fi·ca·tion, noun

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Related Words for exemplification

occurrence, detail, precedent, item, reason, particular, occasion, example, proof, case, fragment, pattern, specimen, piece, sampling, exhibit, copy, variety, testimonial, testimony

Examples from the Web for exemplification

Historical Examples of exemplification

It would be the exemplification of Carlyle's illustration of the snake.
Slavery Ordained of God
Rev. Fred A. Ross, D.D.
In the latter we find an exemplification of the saying, "Unity is Strength."
The Bow, Its History, Manufacture and Use
Henry Saint-George
To its exemplification or illustration there we must turn for light upon our problem.
Progress and History
Various
For exemplification, take you la Madame O'Brien—que magnifica!
Strictly Business
O. Henry
Take a case for exemplification—one which is of the commonest occurrence.
The Complete Golfer [1905]
Harry Vardon

Word Origin and History for exemplification

early 15c., from Anglo-French exemplification, from Medieval Latin exemplificationem (nominative exemplificatio), noun of action from past participle stem of exemplificare (see exemplify).