Antonyms for exemplification


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ig-zem-pluh-fi-key-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ɪgˌzɛm plə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən


Definition of exemplification

Origin :
  • early 15c., from Anglo-French exemplification, from Medieval Latin exemplificationem (nominative exemplificatio), noun of action from past participle stem of exemplificare (see exemplify).
  • As in instance : noun case, situation
  • As in sample : noun example, model
  • As in specimen : noun example, sample
  • As in testament : noun tribute; last wishes
  • As in case : noun example
  • As in materialization : noun embodiment
  • As in objectification : noun embodiment
  • As in personalization : noun embodiment
  • As in prosopopeia : noun embodiment
  • As in comparison : noun contrasting; corresponding
  • As in definition : noun description
  • As in embodiment : noun representation, manifestation
  • As in epitome : noun perfect example
  • As in example : noun instance, model
  • As in exemplar : noun ideal
Example sentences :
  • It would be the exemplification of Carlyle's illustration of the snake.
  • Extract from : « Slavery Ordained of God » by Rev. Fred A. Ross, D.D.
  • In the latter we find an exemplification of the saying, "Unity is Strength."
  • Extract from : « The Bow, Its History, Manufacture and Use » by Henry Saint-George
  • To its exemplification or illustration there we must turn for light upon our problem.
  • Extract from : « Progress and History » by Various
  • For exemplification, take you la Madame O'Brien—que magnifica!
  • Extract from : « Strictly Business » by O. Henry
  • Take a case for exemplification—one which is of the commonest occurrence.
  • Extract from : « The Complete Golfer [1905] » by Harry Vardon
  • We promised to afford him an exemplification of it this day.
  • Extract from : « Retrospect of Western Travel, Volume I (of 2) » by Harriet Martineau
  • Now here we had an exemplification of the manners and customs of the district.
  • Extract from : « Hesperothen; Notes from the West, Vol. II (of 2) » by W. H. Russell
  • We conceive these words to be an exemplification of the truth of the case.
  • Extract from : « The Works of William Cowper » by William Cowper
  • It is the exemplification of pronounced progress in education.
  • Extract from : « American Inventions and Inventors » by William A. Mowry
  • In exemplification whereof, let me tell a trivial Riviera tale.
  • Extract from : « Alone » by Norman Douglas

Synonyms for exemplification

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