German word

exemplarisch

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛksɛmˈplaːʁɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectivemodel

Example

Das ist ein exemplarisches Beispiel.

This is a model example.

Illustration for exemplarisch (model)

More examples

Sein Engagement war exemplarisch und inspirierte die Kollegen.

His commitment was exemplary and inspired his colleagues.

Core concept

One clear case puts a larger rule into view.

Common phrases

  • ein exemplarisches Beispiel

    an exemplary example

  • exemplarisches Verhalten

    exemplary behavior

  • exemplarische Darstellung

    exemplary presentation

Similar words

beispielhaft: Providing a concrete case that helps explain an idea.
vorbildlich: Reflecting conduct or attitude that others can follow.
mustergültig: Matching the required standard exceptionally well and serving as a model.

Definition in German

ein konkretes Beispiel, das einen allgemeinen Sachverhalt veranschaulicht

Word origin

Exemplarisch derives from Latin exemplaris, based on exemplum, meaning "example," with the German suffix "-isch."

Usage tips

  • Exemplarisch often means illustrative or representative, while English "exemplary" can also mean especially good or worthy of imitation.

Other meanings

  • illustrativeadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Exemplarexemplarnoun
  • Exemplaritätexemplary naturenoun

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