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| ex·em·plar [ ig zém plr, ig zémplər ] (plural ex·em·plars) |
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1. ideal: an ideal example of something, worthy of being copied or imitated
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 Michelangelo's "David" is an exemplar of Renaissance sculpture.
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2. typical example: a typical example or instance of something
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3. copy of book: a copy of a book or text, especially one from which further copies have originated
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| [15th century. Directly or via French< late Latin exemplarium< Latin exemplum (see example)] |
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