exemplifying

6.0

Showing examples to make an idea clearer

adjective
/ɪɡˈzɛmplɪfaɪɪŋ/

Formal

: ejemplificante

And that is these little copper wires all around the base of the clippered valve are very much the the the exemplifying detail of Phoebes Pack.

Examples

The teacher used real-life scenarios for exemplifying complex ideas in her lesson.
This chart is an excellent tool for exemplifying trends in climate change over the last decade.
The case study provided in the report is effective for exemplifying the benefits of sustainable practices.

Synonyms

to explain

vsexemplifying

∞ 1.0

To make something clear by describing it in simple words

clarifies by giving concrete examples

to illustrate

vsexemplifying

301 3.5

To explain something using pictures or examples

clarifies by giving concrete examples

to exemplify

vsexemplifying

Formal

45 6.8

To show something clearly by using a real situation

clarifies by giving concrete examples

to elucidate

vsexemplifying

Formal

11 6.8

To explain something so it is easy to understand

clarifies by giving concrete examples

to delineate

vsexemplifying

Formal

5 6.8

To describe something clearly and in detail

clarifies by giving concrete examples

to explicate

vsexemplifying

Formal

3 7.4

To explain something clearly in detail

clarifies by giving concrete examples

Antonyms

confusing

276 3.2

Hard to understand and makes people feel unsure

How Clear

to epitomize

22 7.3

exemplifying

Formal

6.0

to illustrate

301 3.5

to typify

12 5.8

to mention

∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

exemplifying positive

Morphology

exemplifying = exemplify (semi-transparent) = exemplify + ing

Forming the present participle by adding '-ing' to the verb 'exemplify' is a standard, transparent verb-to-adjective/gerund derivation.

Etymology

Exemplifying comes from example, a word that means a 'sample' or 'model'. So to exemplify is to make something clear 'by showing' a sample, and exemplifying means giving examples to explain or clarify an idea.