What does e.g. mean in a sentence? How is e.g. different from i.e.?
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What does e.g. mean in a sentence? How is e.g. different from i.e.?
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The term e.g. is a shortening of the expression exempli gratia in Latin. The layman translation of the expression is, "for example." It is used to introduce an example of something that has already been said.

Since i.e. is shortened for "in other words," and e.g. is a shortening of the phrase, "for example," it makes it easier to understand the difference by remembering the mnemonic. They both have different uses but those differences can be subtle, especially for those not familiar with the terms.
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What does e.g. mean in a sentence? How is e.g. different from i.e.?</s>
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The term e.g. is a shortening of the expression exempli gratia in Latin. The layman translation of the expression is, "for example." It is used to introduce an example of something that has already been said.

Since i.e. is shortened for "in other words," and e.g. is a shortening of the phrase, "for example," it makes it easier to understand the difference by remembering the mnemonic. They both have different uses but those differences can be subtle, especially for those not familiar with the terms.</s>
