Exemplar
[Noun]
Webster's Dictionary 1828
1. egzem'plar. [Latin See Example .]
2. A model, original or pattern, to be copies or imitated.
3. The idea or image of a thing, formed in the mind or an artist, by which he conducts his work; the ideal model which he attempts to
imitate.
Exemplar
[Noun]
Webster's Dictionary 1913
1. A model, original, or pattern, to be copied or imitated; a specimen; sometimes; an ideal model or type, as that which an artist conceives.
2. A copy of a book or writing.
1. In a manner to deserve imitation; in a worthy or excellent manner.
2. She is exemplarily
loyal.
3. In a manner that may
warn others, by way of terror; in such
4. a manner that others may be
cautioned to avoid an evil; or in a manner intended to
warn others.
5. Some he punished exemplarily in this world.
In a manner fitted or designed to be an example for imitation or for
warning; by way of example.
The state or quality of being a pattern for imitation.
The state or quality of being
exemplary; fitness to be an example.
Exemplary
[Adjective]
Webster's Dictionary 1828
1. Serving for a pattern or model for imitation; worthy of imitation. The christian should be exemplary in his life, as well as correct in his doctrines.
2. Such as may serve for a
warning to others; such as may
deter from crimes or vices; as exemplary justice; exemplary punishment.
3. Such as may
attract notice and imitation.
4. When any duty has fallen into general neglect, the most visible and exemplary performance is required.
5. Illustrating.
Exemplary
[Adjective]
Webster's Dictionary 1913
1. Serving as a pattern; deserving to be proposed for imitation;
commendable; as, an exemplary person; exemplary conduct.
2. Serving as a
warning;
monitory; as, exemplary justice, punishment, or damages.
3. Illustrating as the proof of a thing.
An
exemplar; also, a copy of a book or writing.
