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exemplary

Pronunciation: /ɪgˈzɛmpləri, ɛg-/

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Definition of exemplary

adjective

  • 1serving as a desirable model; very good:exemplary behaviour
  • 2(of a punishment) serving as a warning or deterrent:exemplary sentencing may discourage the violent minority
  • Law (of damages) exceeding the amount needed for simple compensation.

Derivatives

exemplarily

adverb

exemplariness

noun

exemplarity

noun

Origin:

late 16th century: from late Latin exemplaris, from Latin exemplum 'sample, imitation' (see example)

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