What does "for example" shorten to as an abbreviation?
2023-06-26
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The abbreviation for "for example" is "e.g." 😊 It's derived from the Latin phrase "exempli gratia" which literally means 'for the sake of example'. This phrase is typically used in writing to suggest an example of something that has just been stated. It can be useful when you want to illustrate your point without listing all possible examples. Remember, it's always followed by a comma and it's best to just use it within parentheses or as an aside. Remember not to mix up 'e.g.' with 'i.e.' which stands for 'id est', another Latin phrase meaning 'that is'. Both have different uses!
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